Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 31

What does the word "backtrack" mean?

• To move forward quickly

• To go back over a path or retrace steps

• To jump over something

• To run in circles

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following best defines "straightforward"?

• Complicated and confusing

• Easy to understand or simple

• Hidden or secretive

• Very expensive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does it mean if someone is "good-humored"?

• Always angry

• Often in a bad mood

• Cheerful and pleasant

• Very quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which of the following is the best definition of "heat lightning"?

• Lightning that is very cold

• Lightning seen from a distance without hearing thunder

• Lightning that starts a fire

• Lightning during a snowstorm

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "self-concept" refer to?

• The way you see yourself

• The way others see you

• A type of science experiment

• A new invention

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

If a store "shortchanges" a customer, what has happened?

• The customer receives too much change

• The customer receives less change than they should

• The customer gets a free item

• The customer is given a discount

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

If a teacher decides to "spot-check" homework, what are they most likely doing?

• Checking every single assignment in detail

• Randomly checking a few assignments

• Ignoring all assignments

• Grading only the best assignments

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

A room is described as "topsy-turvy." What does this suggest about the room?

• It is very neat and organized

• It is upside down or in disorder

• It is very dark

• It is empty

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

If someone tries to "sugarcoat" bad news, what are they doing?

• Making the news sound less harsh or unpleasant

• Making the news worse than it is

• Ignoring the news completely

• Telling the news in a loud voice

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Why is "headroom" important when designing a car?

• It makes the car go faster

• It provides enough space above passengers' heads for comfort

• It helps the car use less fuel

• It makes the car look better