7-Vocabulary in Context Quiz

Which sentence best uses the word "flounder" in context?

• The fish floundered in the water, swimming quickly.

• After twisting his ankle, he floundered across the field, struggling with each step.

• She floundered her homework on the desk.

• The teacher floundered the test to the students.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which situation best illustrates a "tragedy"?

• Winning a sports competition.

• Losing your favorite pen.

• A natural disaster causing loss of life.

• Getting a new pet.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

In which scenario would someone be described as "robust"?

• A person who is often sick and weak.

• A person who can run long distances and rarely gets ill.

• A person who is shy and quiet.

• A person who likes to read books.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following best demonstrates an "adventurous" attitude?

• Refusing to try new foods.

• Always staying at home.

• Volunteering to go on a challenging hike in a new place.

• Doing the same thing every day.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which action shows someone being "ingenious"?

• Copying someone else's work.

• Solving a difficult problem with a creative solution.

• Ignoring a problem.

• Waiting for someone else to help.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which of the following is an example of a "burden"?

• A light backpack.

• Carrying a heavy box up the stairs.

• A fun day at the park.

• A delicious meal.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which situation best describes "anxiety"?

• Feeling excited about a party.

• Feeling nervous before giving a speech.

• Feeling bored during class.

• Feeling happy after winning a game.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following sentences uses "connotation" correctly?

• The connotation of "home" is just a building.

• The word "snake" often has a negative connotation, suggesting danger or sneakiness.

• Connotation means spelling a word correctly.

• Connotation is the same as the dictionary definition.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which pair of objects is "unlike" each other?

• Two red apples.

• A cat and a car.

• Two identical pencils.

• Two matching socks.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which situation best describes a "headwind"?

• A wind blowing from behind a runner, helping them move faster.

• A wind blowing in the same direction as a cyclist.

• A wind blowing against a plane, making it harder to move forward.

• No wind at all.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4