Vocabulary and Contextual Understanding Quiz

What does the word "apprehensive" most likely mean?

• Excited

• Nervous

• Confident

• Curious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "diverse" mean in the context of the passage?

• Boring

• Similar

• Varied

• Peaceful

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does Lena "resolve" to do?

• Avoid the situation

• Make the most of the opportunity

• Speak with the speaker immediately

• Sit in the corner

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The term "meticulous" suggests that someone is:

• Careless

• Inconsistent

• Detailed

• Thoughtless

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "sporadic" mean in the passage?

• Frequent

• Inconsistent

• Predictable

• Calm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the detective’s approach described as?

• Careless

• Dismissive

• Detailed

• Inconsistent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The word "vigilant" in this passage means:

• Forgetful

• Distracted

• Watchful

• Clumsy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "elusive" mean as used in the passage?

• Easy to catch

• Difficult to find or catch

• Simple to solve

• Obvious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the detective feel about the investigation?

• Confused

• Indifferent

• Determined

• Relaxed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "sporadic" mean here?

• Constant

• Irregular

• Predictable

• Timely

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4