Unit 1 Vocabulary Mastery

Which word best completes the sentence? After the long hike, Maria felt so ______ that she could barely stand.

• resilient

• frail

• vital

• presentable

Answer explanation

The word 'frail' best completes the sentence, as it conveys a sense of weakness or exhaustion after the long hike, indicating that Maria could barely stand. The other options do not fit this context.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "snatch."

• The cat snatch quietly under the bed.

• He tried to snatch the last cookie before anyone noticed.

• She snatch her homework on the table.

• The snatch was very colorful.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'He tried to snatch the last cookie before anyone noticed.' because 'snatch' is used correctly as a verb in the past tense. The other options misuse the verb form or the word itself.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

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

• believe

• suspect

• allow

• savor

Answer explanation

The word 'mistrust' means to have doubts or lack confidence in someone or something. 'Suspect' conveys a similar meaning, indicating doubt or suspicion about someone's honesty or intentions, making it the correct synonym.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

Which word means "fit to be seen"?

• presentable

• frail

• ironic

• trudge

Answer explanation

The word 'presentable' means suitable or fit to be seen, making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey this meaning: 'frail' refers to weakness, 'ironic' relates to incongruity, and 'trudge' means to walk heavily.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Select the antonym for "barren."

• empty

• fertile

• frail

• tumultuous

Answer explanation

The antonym of "barren" is "fertile," as barren refers to land that cannot produce crops, while fertile describes land that is rich and capable of supporting growth.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which word best fits the sentence? The ______ crowd made it hard to hear the speaker.

• stoop

• tremor

• tumultuous

• latch

Answer explanation

The word 'tumultuous' describes a noisy and chaotic situation, which fits the context of a crowd making it hard to hear the speaker. 'Stoop', 'tremor', and 'latch' do not convey this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "urgently needed; absolutely necessary"?

• vital

• slacken

• sheepish

• glimpse

Answer explanation

The word 'vital' means 'urgently needed; absolutely necessary', making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey this meaning: 'slacken' means to loosen, 'sheepish' refers to being embarrassed, and 'glimpse' means a brief look.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following sentences uses "scowl" correctly?

• She scowl with happiness at the surprise.

• He scowled when he saw the mess in his room.

• The scowl was very tasty.

• They scowl the door shut.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'He scowled when he saw the mess in his room.' because 'scowled' is the past tense of 'scowl,' meaning to frown in an angry or displeased way, which fits the context.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is most similar in meaning to "ferocity"?

• gentleness

• aggression

• hesitation

• calmness

Answer explanation

The word 'ferocity' refers to intense fierceness or savagery. 'Aggression' captures a similar sense of hostility and violence, making it the most similar in meaning. In contrast, 'gentleness', 'hesitation', and 'calmness' imply softness or lack of intensity.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which word best completes the sentence? The earthquake caused a ______ in the ground.

• latch

• tremor

• palette

• unison

Answer explanation

The word 'tremor' best fits the sentence as it refers to a shaking or vibration in the ground, which is a direct result of an earthquake. The other options do not relate to ground movement.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C