Vocabulary Practice Worksheet

The new policy makes it illegal to __________ against people based on race or gender.

• discriminate

• celebrate

• collaborate

• negotiate

• communicate

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'discriminate' because the policy aims to prohibit unfair treatment based on race or gender. The other options do not fit the context of making something illegal against individuals.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Our school is very __________, with students from many cultures and backgrounds.

• diverse

• ordinary

• isolated

• boring

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'diverse' because it describes a school with students from many cultures and backgrounds, highlighting variety. The other options, 'ordinary', 'isolated', and 'boring', do not convey this positive mix.

Fear can sometimes __________ people from speaking up for what they believe is right.

• inhibit

• encourage

• motivate

• assist

Answer explanation

Fear can sometimes inhibit people from speaking up for what they believe is right, as it creates a barrier that prevents them from expressing their thoughts and opinions.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Her decision was completely __________; she carefully weighed the evidence before choosing.

• rational

• impulsive

• random

• careless

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'rational' because it indicates that her decision was made after careful consideration of the evidence, contrasting with 'impulsive', 'random', and 'careless', which imply a lack of thoughtfulness.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The teacher had to __________ when the two students began arguing loudly in class.

• intervene

• ignore

• applaud

• whisper

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'intervene' because when students argue loudly, a teacher must step in to restore order. 'Ignore', 'applaud', and 'whisper' are inappropriate responses in this situation.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Forgeting to sign your name on the contract may __________ the entire agreement.

• invalidate

• improve

• extend

• clarify

Answer explanation

Forgetting to sign your name on the contract may invalidate the entire agreement, as a signature is often required for a contract to be legally binding.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Even though she didn’t say it directly, her approval was __________ in the smile she gave.

• implicit

• explicit

• reluctant

• absent

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'implicit' because it indicates that her approval was suggested or implied through her smile, rather than stated outright. 'Explicit' would mean clearly stated, which contradicts the context.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The king declared his nation’s __________ by refusing to be ruled by another country.

• sovereignty

• poverty

• fragility

• obedience

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'sovereignty' because it refers to the authority of a state to govern itself. The king's refusal to be ruled by another country signifies his nation's independence and self-governance.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

After the devastating hurricane, the community showed great __________ by rebuilding stronger than before.

• resilience

• confusion

• indifference

• hostility

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'resilience' because it reflects the community's ability to recover and rebuild after the hurricane, demonstrating strength and determination, unlike the other options which imply negative or neutral responses.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

He felt such a strong __________ to check his phone that he couldn’t put it down.

• compulsion

• aversion

• hesitation

• distraction

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'compulsion' because it indicates a strong, irresistible urge to check his phone, which fits the context. 'Aversion' suggests dislike, 'hesitation' implies uncertainty, and 'distraction' does not convey a strong urge.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4