Vocabulary Application Quiz #2

Directions: Choose the sentence in which the vocabulary word is used most accurately and effectively.

• A. She was dubious with joy when she received the award.

• B. His dubious running speed made him the fastest athlete on the team.

• C. The teacher dubious the answer on the board.

• D. The student gave a dubious excuse, claiming his dog ate both the homework and the textbook.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence in which the vocabulary word is used most accurately and effectively.

• The officer commanded his troops with mirth and seriousness.

• The students copied their notes with quiet mirth.

• The room filled with mirth as the children burst into uncontrollable giggles.

• She studied her vocabulary words with great mirth and determination.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Directions: Choose the sentence in which the vocabulary word is used most accurately and effectively.

• She stipend her notebook into her locker before practice.

• Graduate students often rely on a stipend to cover their living expenses.

• The stipend dog barked loudly at the stranger.

• The politician gave a long stipend about his achievements.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Directions: Choose the sentence in which the vocabulary word is used most accurately and effectively.

• The lone footprint in the sand was the last vestige of the missing hiker.

• He vestige his coat before entering the room.

• Her vestige performance on the test earned her top marks.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Aesthetic

• The minimalist furniture was chosen for its aesthetic appeal.

• He aesthetic his dog before leaving for school.

• She aesthetic the key into the lock.

• The aesthetic thunderstorm shook the neighborhood.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

6. Cherubic

• The cherubic wind knocked over the garbage can.

• He cherubic his homework before basketball practice.

• The child’s cherubic grin reminded his grandmother of a chubby little angel.

• She cherubic the violin beautifully during the concert.

Incognito

• The movie star traveled incognito, wearing sunglasses and a hat to hide her identity.

• He incognito his bicycle to school every morning.

• The flowers incognito quickly after the rainfall.

• She incognito the answer onto her test paper.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

8. Lien

• The lien storm destroyed most of the crops.

• He lien the window open to let in some fresh air.

• The lender filed a lien against the property until the owner paid the mortgage.

• She lien the song over and over again.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

9. Quiver

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which sentence uses the word 'ominous' correctly?

• The garden looked ominous with colorful flowers in bloom.

• The ominous rumble of thunder warned them to seek shelter.

• She ominous her project on the teacher’s desk.

• He was ominous to win the championship after months of training.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F