Amplify ELA 8C SU1

What is the meaning of the word "dissipate"?

• To gather together

• To scatter or disappear

• To increase in size

• To become stronger

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means "hard work or effort"?

• Exertion

• Eloquence

• Tranquil

• Lavish

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "exonerate" mean?

• To blame someone

• To free from blame

• To punish

• To ignore

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best describes something that cannot be changed or reversed?

• Hypothetical

• Irrevocably

• Prolonged

• Preceding

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "fortitude"?

• Courage in facing difficulties

• A type of food

• A place to live

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means "to give up or let go"?

• Console

• Relinquished

• Goad

• Integrate

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word would best describe a person who is very curious and eager to learn?

• Inquisitive

• Degraded

• Spurn

• Repellent

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If someone is described as "fastidious," what does this suggest about their behavior?

• They are careless

• They are very attentive to detail

• They are lazy

• They are friendly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following situations best illustrates the word "arduous"?

• Reading a short story

• Climbing a steep mountain

• Watching television

• Taking a nap

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If a person is "incorrigible," how would you expect them to behave after being corrected?

• They would change their behavior

• They would ignore the correction and continue as before

• They would apologize and improve

• They would become sad

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4