Grade 8: CommonLit Unit 1 Vocab 1 Practice 1

What is the meaning of the word "acquire"?

• To lose something

• To get, receive, or earn something

• To destroy something

• To forget something

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word means "friendly, cheerful, and warm"?

• Ruthless

• Genial

• Vindictive

• Offensive

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "intrigue" mean?

• To make someone angry

• To raise one’s curiosity or interest

• To explain something

• To ignore someone

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes someone who is "cruel and unworried about causing pain to others"?

• Genial

• Ruthless

• Justify

• Intrigue

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If someone is "vindictive," what are they likely to want?

• To make friends

• To seek revenge

• To help others

• To avoid conflict

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means "disgusting and deeply upsetting"?

• Offensive

• Genial

• Intrigue

• Ruthless

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does it mean to "justify" something?

• To ignore it

• To explain or give a good reason for it

• To make it worse

• To forget about it

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "acquire."

• She will acquire a new skill by practicing every day.

• He acquire the ball to his friend.

• The acquire was very tasty.

• They acquire to the store.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

Select the sentence that best uses the word "genial."

• The genial weather made everyone feel sad.

• Her genial smile made everyone feel welcome.

• He was genial about the offensive comment.

• The food was very genial.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence uses "intrigue" correctly?

• The strange noise outside began to intrigue me.

• I intrigue my homework every night.

• She was intrigue about the test.

• The intrigue was very delicious.

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CCSS.L.5.5C