Week 14 Vocab Quiz

Analyze the following sentence and determine which word best fits the blank: "After hours of being __________ by reporters, the politician finally agreed to answer their questions."

• dally

• beleaguer

• edifice

• caricature

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following sentences uses the word "dally" correctly?

• The students dally their homework with great enthusiasm.

• She would often dally on her way home, stopping to chat with friends.

• The dally of the building was impressive.

• He was accused of dally behavior in court.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Given the word "edifice," which of the following is the most appropriate synonym?

• sketch

• building

• delay

• criminal

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of "felonious"?

• The felonious act shocked the quiet neighborhood.

• The felonious was a tall structure in the city.

• She felonious her time away in the garden.

• The felonious drawing made everyone laugh.

Select the sentence that uses "caricature" in a way that shows understanding of its meaning.

• The artist drew a caricature of the mayor, exaggerating his large ears.

• The caricature was a tall, ancient building.

• She caricatured her time by walking slowly.

• The criminal was charged with caricature.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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

• hurry

• delay

• linger

• loiter

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: "The ancient __________ stood at the center of the city, admired by all who passed by."

• felonious

• dally

• edifice

• caricature

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of the following sentences uses "beleaguer" incorrectly?

• The general beleaguered the enemy fortress for weeks.

• She felt beleaguered by constant demands at work.

• The artist beleaguered a funny picture of his friend.

• The company was beleaguered by financial problems.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Identify the word that is most opposite in meaning to "felonious."

• criminal

• lawful

• illegal

• villainous

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following best explains how a "caricature" is different from a "portrait"?

• A caricature is a realistic depiction, while a portrait exaggerates features.

• A caricature exaggerates certain features for comic effect, while a portrait aims for realism.

• Both are the same and used interchangeably.

• A caricature is always serious, while a portrait is always humorous.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6