A performance of music or poetry

If someone does something in a "perfunctory" way, how do they do it?

Without much effort or interest

Choose the sentence where "interminably" is used correctly.

The meeting dragged on interminably, lasting hours longer than expected.

She smiled interminably at the joke.

He finished the race interminably.

The book was read interminably in one night.

Which sentence best shows the connotative meaning of "petulant"?

The petulant child pouted when he didn’t get his way.

The petulant dog barked at the mailman.

The petulant weather ruined the picnic.

The petulant car wouldn’t start.

Which of the following best demonstrates a "defiant" attitude?

Refusing to follow instructions

In which sentence is "preceded" used to show sequence?

The appetizer preceded the main course at dinner.

She preceded her friend in the hallway.

The book was preceded by a movie.

Which sentence uses "duly" to show something was done properly?

The student was duly recognized for her achievements.

The dog was duly barking at the stranger.

The car was duly parked in the garage.

The book was duly read by the class.

Which of the following best illustrates a "lapse" in memory?

Forgetting your homework at home

Completing all your assignments

Remembering a friend’s birthday

"The Lottery" Vocabulary

Authored by Ray Jensen

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9th - 12th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word "Profusely" as used in a text?

Sparsely

Abundantly

Quietly

Secretly

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word best describes a public event where people are chosen by chance?

Lottery

Recital

Ritual

Lapse

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "Boisterous" mean?

Noisy and energetic

Sad and quiet

Angry and rude

Calm and peaceful

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If someone receives "reprimands," what are they getting?

Rewards

Scoldings

Gifts

Invitations

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term refers to something related to the duties or activities of people in relation to their town or city?

Jovial

Civic

Petulant

Duly

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "Jovial" mean?

Cheerful and friendly

Angry and upset

Sad and lonely

Serious and formal

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word refers to objects or equipment used for a particular activity?

Paraphernalia

Recital

Ritual

Lapse

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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"The Lottery" Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word "Profusely" as used in a text?

Which word best describes a public event where people are chosen by chance?

What does "Boisterous" mean?

If someone receives "reprimands," what are they getting?

Which term refers to something related to the duties or activities of people in relation to their town or city?

What does "Jovial" mean?

Which word refers to objects or equipment used for a particular activity?

What is a "Recital"?

If someone does something in a "perfunctory" way, how do they do it?

Which word best describes a ceremony or series of actions performed according to a prescribed order?

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