4/18 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "rural" refer to?

• A place in the city

• A place in the countryside

• A place near the ocean

• A place in the mountains

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does "taut" mean?

• Loose and relaxed

• Pulled tight

• Soft and flexible

• Broken and damaged

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does it mean to "veer"?

• To move slowly

• To stop suddenly

• To suddenly change direction

• To go in a straight line

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word describes someone who is "vulnerable"?

• Strong and invincible

• Easy to get hurt or in danger

• Always happy and cheerful

• Very wealthy and powerful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "benevolent" mean?

• Very kind and nice

• Very strict and harsh

• Very angry and aggressive

• Very quiet and shy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "blunt" mean?

• Very sharp

• Not sharp

• Very bright

• Very loud

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is "censorship"?

• Allowing all content to be seen

• When someone stops parts of books, movies, or other things from being seen or heard

• Promoting all types of media

• Creating new content for media

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What is a "contract"?

• A casual agreement between friends

• A special agreement, usually written down, that people sign to promise they will do something

• A verbal promise made in a conversation

• A suggestion for future actions

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a "benevolent" person?

• Kind

• Nice

• Harsh

• Generous

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

If a road "veers" to the left, what does it do?

• Continues straight

• Turns suddenly to the left

• Stops abruptly

• Turns suddenly to the right

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A