10 ELA Unit 8 BW 1

What is the best definition of the word "perseverance"?

• The act of giving up easily

• Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty

• A feeling of excitement

• The ability to speak many languages

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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 means "to make something more noticeable"?

• Passive

• Accentuate

• Stupor

• Pensive

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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 correct synonym for "animated".

• Lively

• Boring

• Passive

• Sleepy

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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 of the following sentences correctly uses the word "nonchalant"?

• She was nonchalant about the test, acting as if it didn’t matter.

• He was nonchalant, shouting with excitement at the news.

• The nonchalant painting was very colorful.

• The nonchalant weather was stormy.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In which context would the word "affront" be most appropriately used?

• When someone receives a compliment

• When someone is insulted in public

• When someone is feeling sleepy

• When someone is being helpful

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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 of the following words is an antonym for "passive"?

• Animated

• Pensive

• Stupor

• Nonchalant

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Analyze the connotation of the word "obnoxious" in the following sentence: "His obnoxious behavior made everyone leave the room." What does "obnoxious" suggest about his behavior?

• It was pleasant and enjoyable

• It was dull and boring

• It was extremely unpleasant and offensive

• It was thoughtful and kind

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CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Given the words "pensive" and "stupor," which would best describe someone lost in deep thought, and why?

• Stupor, because it means being alert and thoughtful

• Pensive, because it means being deeply thoughtful

• Stupor, because it means being energetic

• Pensive, because it means being confused

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A teacher wants to encourage students to "accentuate" their strengths. Which of the following best explains what the teacher is asking students to do?

• Ignore their strengths

• Hide their strengths from others

• Make their strengths more noticeable

• Criticize their strengths

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Differentiate the usage of "perception" and "stupor" in the following scenarios: Which word would best fit in the sentence: "After the accident, his ______ was clouded, and he could barely respond to questions"?

• Perception

• Stupor

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4