9H FINAL: Sets 8-12

What is the meaning of the word 'adept'?

• Very tired after working

• Very good at doing something that is not easy

• Not interested in learning

• Very slow at completing tasks

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What part of speech is the word 'adept'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Fill in the blank with the correct word: Mark is an _____ juggler who can easily manage four balls in the air while riding a unicycle without dropping one.

• adept

• awkward

• clumsy

• novice

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'curtail'?

• To increase

• To cut short; reduce; abridge

• To decorate

• To explain

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

Fill in the blank with the correct word: We had to ______ our trip up to the mountain because the approaching storm would make it difficult for us to get back down the mountain.

• curtail

• extend

• enlarge

• celebrate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word 'curtail'?

• We had to curtail our vacation due to bad weather.

• She curtail the cake for dessert.

• He curtail very fast in the race.

• They curtail the music loudly.

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

What is the meaning of the word 'callous'?

• Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

• Being extremely generous and kind.

• Feeling sad for others.

• Acting in a friendly manner.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill in the blank with the correct word: Despite her wealth, the old lady was ______ and never gave to anyone in need, even when her daughter became homeless.

• callous

• generous

• compassionate

• charitable

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'fallacy'?

• A true statement that everyone believes

• An idea or belief that is false but many people think it is true

• A type of animal

• A well-known fact

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Fill in the blank: During the debate, Sarah pointed out her opponent's claim that all dogs are misbehaved was a ________, as it ignored that there are many well-trained dogs.

• fallacy

• compliment

• prediction

• observation

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1