Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary Practice 1

What does it mean if a decision is described as 'arbitrary'?

• Logical and systematic
• Based on careful reasoning
• Random or based on personal whim
• Well thought out and planned

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'antagonistic' mean in the context of the text?

• Eager to help others
• Friendly and supportive
• Actively opposing or hostile
• Indifferent and neutral

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'antagonistic' mean in the context of the passage?

• Indifferent and neutral
• Eager to help others
• Actively opposing or hostile
• Friendly and supportive

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 words could describe a 'boisterous' crowd?

• Quiet and subdued
• Energetic and noisy
• Calm and peaceful
• Reserved and polite

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 word best describes a 'capricious' person?

• Prone to sudden changes
• Stable and reliable
• Calm and collected
• Predictable and consistent

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 best describes someone who is 'belligerent'?

• Calm and peaceful
• Eager to fight
• Supportive and friendly
• Indifferent to conflict

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'boisterous' mean in the context of the passage?

• Boring and dull
• Calm and soothing
• Noisy and energetic
• Quiet and reserved

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In what situation might someone feel 'despondent'?

• While making new friends
• During a celebration
• When experiencing a loss
• After winning a competition

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'earnest' imply about a person's attitude?

• Indifferent and apathetic
• Sincere and intense
• Deceptive and misleading
• Carefree and relaxed

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean to be 'credulous'?

• Very cautious
• Highly intelligent
• Easily fooled or deceived
• Skeptical and doubtful

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4