Vocabulary Quiz: Understanding Key Words

What is the meaning of the word "dejected"?

• Excited and happy

• Sad and disappointed

• Angry and loud

• Confused and lost

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "to twist or squirm in pain"?

• Rebuke

• Writhe

• Latter

• Despondent

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word "rebuke" mean?

• To praise someone

• To scold or criticize someone

• To ignore someone

• To help someone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is the best definition of "latter"?

• The first of two things mentioned

• The last of two things mentioned

• Something that is not important

• A type of animal

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "despondent".

• She felt despondent after failing her test.

• He despondent the ball across the field.

• The despondent was very tasty.

• They despondent their homework quickly.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which sentence uses the word "rebuke" correctly?

• The teacher gave a rebuke to the student for talking in class.

• The rebuke was very delicious.

• He rebuke his shoes every morning.

• She rebuke the ball into the net.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the sentence that uses "writhe" correctly.

• The snake began to writhe when it was picked up.

• She writhe her homework every night.

• He writhe the answer to the question.

• The writhe was very loud.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following is a synonym for "dejected"?

• Joyful

• Cheerful

• Downcast

• Energetic

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Which word is an antonym for "despondent"?

• Hopeful

• Sad

• Unhappy

• Miserable

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Read the following sentences and answer the question: "During the competition, two teams made it to the final round. The former team was from the city, and the latter was from the countryside. The latter team won the trophy." Based on the sentences above, which team won the trophy?

• The team from the city

• The team from the countryside

• Both teams

• Neither team

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5