Lord of the Flies Vocabulary Quiz

Which of the following is a synonym for "enmity"?

• Friendship

• Hostility

• Joy

• Peace

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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

• The furtive cat boldly walked into the room.

• She gave a furtive glance at the answer sheet during the test.

• The furtive sun shone brightly in the sky.

• He was known for his furtive laughter at public events.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Select the antonym for "strident."

• Harsh

• Loud

• Soft

• Piercing

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best completes the sentence? The explorer felt a sense of __________ when he realized he was lost in the jungle.

• Motif

• Mortification

• Mirage

• Eccentric

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following sentences uses "mirage" correctly?

• The mirage student answered every question.

• The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.

• She wore a mirage dress to the party.

• He felt mirage after the exam.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the synonym for "specious."

• Genuine

• False

• Honest

• Clear

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word fits best in the following sentence? The artist was known for his __________ style, which set him apart from others.

• Eccentric

• Strident

• Immured

• Furtive

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the antonym for "immured."

• Confined

• Released

• Trapped

• Enclosed

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following sentences uses "motif" correctly?

• The motif of darkness appeared throughout the novel.

• He motifed his homework quickly.

• She was motif about her grades.

• The motif ran across the field.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Select the sentence that uses "specious" correctly.

• His specious argument fooled many people at first.

• She specious the ball across the field.

• The specious was very tasty.

• He specious his homework every night.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A