Vocabulary 4 Questions

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of jargon?

• The weather is very hot today.

• The quarterback executed a perfect Hail Mary in the last quarter.

• I love listening to music in the car.

• She smiled at her friend.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The quarterback executed a perfect Hail Mary in the last quarter.' uses jargon specific to American football, making it the best example of jargon among the options.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which profession might most likely use medical jargon?

• Chef

• Doctor

• Carpenter

• Artist

Answer explanation

The profession that most likely uses medical jargon is a Doctor. They are trained in medical terminology to communicate effectively about diagnoses, treatments, and patient care, unlike a Chef, Carpenter, or Artist.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

If someone has a keen sense of smell, they—

• can smell very well

• dislike strong odors

• cannot smell at all

• are only able to smell pleasant scents

Answer explanation

Having a keen sense of smell means one can detect scents more acutely, thus the correct choice is that they can smell very well. The other options do not accurately describe a keen sense of smell.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which is the best synonym for keen as used in 'She is a keen student'?

• Lazy

• Enthusiastic

• Confused

• Absent

Answer explanation

In the phrase 'She is a keen student', 'keen' means enthusiastic or eager to learn. Therefore, the best synonym is 'enthusiastic', as it captures the positive and active attitude of the student.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which sentence uses keen incorrectly?

• He has a keen ability to solve puzzles.

• She is keen on joining the soccer team.

• After running, I felt keen and sleepy.

• The dog has keen hearing.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'After running, I felt keen and sleepy' uses 'keen' incorrectly. 'Keen' means eager or sharp, which doesn't fit with feeling sleepy. The other sentences use 'keen' appropriately.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

After staying up all night, Maria felt lethargic. This means she was—

• energetic

• tired and sluggish

• excited and nervous

• eager to get started

Answer explanation

Maria felt lethargic after staying up all night, which indicates she was tired and sluggish. This directly contradicts being energetic or eager, making 'tired and sluggish' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which is the opposite of lethargic?

• Drowsy

• Active

• Sluggish

• Exhausted

Answer explanation

The term 'lethargic' refers to a state of sluggishness or inactivity. The opposite of this is 'active', which describes someone who is energetic and engaged, making 'active' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which situation best shows someone being lethargic?

• Napping on the couch all day

• Running a marathon

• Dancing at a concert

• Cleaning the entire house in an hour

Answer explanation

Napping on the couch all day best illustrates lethargy, as it indicates a lack of energy and motivation. In contrast, running, dancing, or cleaning involve active engagement and energy.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence uses mundane correctly?

• She found joy in the mundane activities of painting and sculpting.

• The mundane tasks were thrilling and full of surprises.

• Her daily routine was filled with mundane tasks like grocery shopping and cleaning.

• Her mundane routine was filled with exciting adventures like skydiving and traveling.

Answer explanation

The correct choice describes mundane as ordinary tasks like grocery shopping and cleaning, which aligns with its meaning. The other options incorrectly associate mundane with excitement or thrill.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

The word mundane most nearly means—

• Ordinary and dull

• Magical and unusual

• Tiring and exhausting

• Rare and valuable

Answer explanation

The word 'mundane' refers to something that is ordinary and dull, lacking excitement or interest. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Ordinary and dull', as it accurately captures the essence of the term.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A