Vocabulary and Contextual Usage Quiz

The fans were loyal ________________ of the actor, attending every event and defending him online.

• adherent

• opponent

• critic

• stranger

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The politician was recognized as an ________________ leader, respected around the world for her intelligence and achievements.

• eminent

• imminent

• elusive

• ordinary

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The principal had to step in when a heated ________________ broke out between two students in the hallway.

• altercation

• celebration

• discussion

• assignment

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

With his ________________ cheeks and bright smile, the toddler looked like a tiny angel.

• cherubic

• gaunt

• sullen

• wrinkled

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The priest was called to ________________ the evil spirit from the old mansion.

• exorcise

• exercise

• execute

• examine

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

The student was caught trying to ____________________ an excuse for why he didn’t turn in his essay.

• fabricate

• abridge

• dissent

• gluttony

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Eating an entire cake by yourself is an example of pure gluttony.

• eminent

• adherent

• gluttony

• altercation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The coach refused to condone the player’s bad attitude, even though he was the team’s star.

• dissent

• abridge

• fabricate

• ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The author’s new book had to be ____________________ before it could fit the magazine’s limited page count.

• abridged

• expanded

• ignored

• published

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The soldiers were asked to remain respectful, even when they faced strong _________________ from citizens who opposed the war.

• support

• exorcise

• dissent

• gluttony

• adherent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F