Vocabulary Quiz for Unit 1

What is the meaning of the word "swell" as used in oceanography?

• A small wave near the shore

• A series of organized, long-period surface gravity waves that travel across the ocean

• A sudden increase in temperature

• A type of fish found in the ocean

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word means "having great skill or expertise"?

• Barren

• Restrictive

• Prowess

• Precaution

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word is an antonym for "barren"?

• Empty

• Fertile

• Restrictive

• Precaution

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the correct sentence using the word "prowess."

• The barren field was full of flowers.

• Her prowess in mathematics impressed her teachers.

• The restrictive rules allowed everyone to do anything.

• He took a precaution by ignoring the warning.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word would best complete the sentence: "The _______ rules made it hard for students to express themselves."

• Restrictive

• Swell

• Prowess

• Barren

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4