Q/R /S/T units 10-12

What is the meaning of the word "quell"?

• To encourage

• To suppress or put an end to

• To question

• To increase

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means "inactive or at rest"?

• Trenchant

• Quiescent

• Tangible

• Sonorous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "tacit" mean?

• Expressed without words

• Very loud

• Winding or twisting

• Harsh or severe

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word best fits the definition: "capable of being touched or felt"?

• Tangible

• Superficial

• Respite

• Ruminate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "trenchant"?

• Weak or dull

• Forceful and effective; keen

• Quiet and peaceful

• Temporary break

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means "a short period of rest or relief"?

• Retribution

• Respite

• Reparation

• Sinuous

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word refers to "punishment for wrongdoing"?

• Retribution

• Ruminate

• Stark

• Tacit

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the word that means "to think deeply about something".

• Quell

• Ruminate

• Sonorous

• Superficial

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word best describes something that is "winding or having many curves"?

• Stark

• Sinuous

• Trenchant

• Tacit

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If a landscape is described as "stark," what does this most likely mean?

• It is lush and full of life.

• It is bare, harsh, or desolate.

• It is winding and curvy.

• It is very loud.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5