English Language and Vocabulary Quiz

Which of the following is the most likely meaning of the word "acute" as used in the phrase "acute senses"?

• Dull

• Sensitive

• Weak

• Ordinary

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence, "He vehemently denied the deed," what part of speech is the word "vehemently"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "vexed" to show annoyance.

• The old house stood vexed on the hill.

• The complicated puzzle vexed her for hours.

• He vexed the ball high into the air.

• She spoke in a vexed whisper.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word is a synonym for "concealment"?

• Exposure

• Revelation

• Hiding

• Display

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Using context clues, what is the most likely meaning of "dissimulation" in the sentence, "With what wisdom could I have proceeded, with what foresight, with what dissimulation had I overreached such a man as this?"

• Honesty

• Openness

• Deception

• Truthfulness

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the sentence, "His audacity shocked everyone," what part of speech is the word "audacity"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of the word "derision"?

• The comedian's derision made the audience laugh.

• He offered derision to the needy.

• The team played with great derision.

• She felt a sense of derision for her accomplishments.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What part of speech is the word "wary" in the phrase "a wary glance"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Which word is a synonym for "sagacity"?

• Foolishness

• Ignorance

• Wisdom

• Carelessness

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the sentence, "The beating of the old man's heart grew louder and louder," what part of speech is the word "beating"?

• Adjective

• Noun

• Verb

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C