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WOD #1-#4 Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

Authored by Amanda Smith

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

WOD #1-#4 Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word 'sycophant'?

A person who dislikes or is prejudiced against women

A person who is extremely patriotic

A person who flatters someone important to gain advantage

A person who is shy and reserved

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word describes something extremely harmful or destructive?

Ubiquitous

Placid

Pernicious

Demure

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'ubiquitous' mean?

A natural liking for something

Found everywhere

Careless or sloppy

Unable to be calmed

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During a team meeting, Daniel suddenly says, "I love pizza," right after a discussion about quarterly sales figures. What word describes Daniel's statement, which does not logically follow from what was said before?

Affinity

Harangue

Non sequitur

Diatribe

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'diatribe'?

A bitter, angry speech or piece of writing criticizing something or someone

An object believed to bring good luck

A person who flatters someone important to gain advantage

A person or thing that comes before another

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word describes work that is careless, sloppy, or poorly done?

Slipshod

Implacable

Nefarious

Demure

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'nefarious' mean?

Extremely patriotic

Evil, wicked, or criminal

Unable to be captured

Calm and peaceful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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