RJ Act Two Vocabulary Mastery Quiz

Which of the following sentences best uses the word "shabby" in context?

• The new car looked shabby and spotless.

• The old coat was shabby and faded.

• The mountain view was shabby and bright.

• The student’s answer was shabby and detailed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word is the closest synonym for "sluggish"?

• Energetic

• Lethargic

• Quick

• Alert

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an antonym for "courtesy"?

• Politeness

• Rudeness

• Respect

• Kindness

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the sentence where "vice" is used correctly.

• Her only vice was helping others.

• He struggled with his vice of gambling.

• The vice president led the group.

• The flower had a vice scent.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word best describes someone who is "standoffish"?

• Friendly

• Reserved

• Outgoing

• Talkative

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• Scoundrel

• Glorious

• Crude

• Shabby

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word would best replace "flimsy" in the sentence: "The bridge was so flimsy that it swayed in the wind"?

• Sturdy

• Weak

• Solid

• Heavy

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following situations best demonstrates the concept of "moderation"?

• Eating a whole cake at once.

• Refusing all sweets always.

• Enjoying a small piece of cake.

• Skipping meals every day.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Analyze the connotation of the word "crude" in the following sentence: "His crude remarks offended the audience." What does "crude" suggest about his remarks?

• They were polite and refined.

• They were unrefined and rude.

• They were carefully planned.

• They were light-hearted and fun.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Given the definition of "conspire," which scenario best illustrates its meaning?

• Two friends plan a party openly.

• A group secretly plans to cheat.

• A teacher assigns homework.

• A student studies alone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4