Vocabulary Quiz - Unit 1 (SY 25-26)

What is the part of speech for the word "gregarious" as used in the sentence: "Yoni was a gregarious person, always eager to meet new people?"

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of the following is the correct definition of "introvert?"

• Someone who enjoys being in large groups

• Someone who prefers solitary activities and introspection

• Someone who is quick to anger

• Someone who is always optimistic

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the part of speech for the word "berate" in the following sentence: "The judge did not berate the protestors, but instead listened to their arguments?"

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

Which word means "the ability to recover quickly from difficulties?"

• Competent

• Resilient

• Diminish

• Complacent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the antonym of "compassion?"

• Sympathy

• Indifference

• Empathy

• Kindness

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the context of "What, of this Goldfish, Would You Wish?," which word best describes Sergei's attitude when he first meets Yoni?

• Gregarious

• Introvert

• Complacent

• Resilient

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence in which "diminish" is used correctly.

• The judge diminish the flag to the protestor.

• The protestor's enthusiasm did not diminish, even after the verdict.

• The flag was diminish by the wind.

• The diminish of the case was clear.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of "complacent?"

• She was complacent, never questioning whether her actions were right or wrong.

• He was complacent, always striving to improve.

• The complacent student worked hard for every grade.

• The complacent judge listened carefully to every argument.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In Texas v. Johnson, the majority opinion describes the protestor as "competent" in expressing his views. What does "competent" mean in this context?

• Careless

• Skilled and capable

• Uninterested

• Aggressive

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for "berate?"

• Praise

• Scold

• Ignore

• Comfort

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A