Vocabulary and Concepts Quiz

What is the meaning of 'Autobiography'?

• A story of a person's life written by someone else

• A historical account of events

• A story of a person's life written by the person himself or herself

• A fictional story about a person's life

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In a small town, the residents gather to vote on important decisions and elect their leaders. Which term best describes this type of government, where the people have the power?

• Autocracy

• Bureaucracy

• Democracy

• Plutocracy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does 'Pandemonium' literally mean?

• Abode of all the demons

• Abode of all the angels

• Abode of all the animals

• Abode of all the people

At a modern car factory, machines are programmed to assemble vehicles with minimal human intervention by using built-in electronic controls. Which word describes this technique?

• Autograph

• Autopsy

• Autonomy

• Automation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the role of a 'Pediatrician'?

• A teacher of children

• A historian of family lineage

• A physician specializing in the treatment of babies and children

• A dentist specializing in orthodontics

In a certain country, only a small privileged upper class is allowed to make decisions and govern the nation. What is this form of government called?

• Technocracy

• Democracy

• Plutocracy

• Aristocracy

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does 'Synchronize' mean?

• To make different in time

• To cause to agree in time; make simultaneous

• To arrange in order of time

• To measure time accurately

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Mia is discussing different approaches to religious practices with her friends. She mentions that her family follows the 'Orthodox' way. What does 'Orthodox' mean in this context?

• Unconventional; heretical

• Correct spelling

• Having to do with orthopedics

• Generally accepted, especially in religion; conventional

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In a city election, a political leader gives passionate speeches to stir up the crowd and gain more votes for personal benefit. Which term best describes this type of leader?

• Aristocrat

• Demagogue

• Autocrat

• Democrat

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of 'Homogeneous'?

• Differing in kind; dissimilar

• A remedy for all ills

• Of the same kind; similar; uniform

• A history of family lineage

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A