Muhammed Ali Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 8

During a school sports event, Luisa was described as "Agile" by her coach. What does the word "Agile" mean in this context?

• Slow and steady

• Able to move quickly and easily

• Very loud

• Full of energy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a class discussion, Carla and Reiniero were talking about what "Heritage" means. What does "Heritage" refer to?

• A type of food

• Traditions and values passed down from previous generations

• A new invention

• A kind of music

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

During a school assembly, Carla was praised for her actions when she helped organize a challenging event and faced difficulties without fear. Which word best describes Carla as "brave and bold"?

• Audacious

• Dub

• Muse

• Stance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Raymer is working on a painting for his art class. He says he needs a "Muse" to help him get creative ideas. What does Raymer mean by "Muse"?

• A type of animal

• A source of inspiration

• A musical instrument

• A famous city

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Stevie and Carla are running a long race. What does "Stamina" mean?

• The ability to keep going for a long time

• The ability to jump high

• The ability to sing well

• The ability to read fast

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Raymer and Luisa are working together on a difficult math problem. Which word means "to fight or struggle with something"?

• Muster

• Grapple

• Era

• Crusade

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Luisa and Rihanna were talking about a singer who is described as "legendary". What does "legendary" mean in this context?

• Very ordinary

• Very famous or well-known, often from stories

• Very small

• Very recent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

During a group project, Rihanna said that choosing the right topic is "pivotal" to their success. What does "pivotal" mean?

• Unimportant

• Extremely important or central

• Very old

• Very fast

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Raymer and Luisa are working on a school project. They need to choose a word that means "to give a name or title to something" for their presentation. Which word should they use?

• Dub

• Crusade

• Exceptional

• Stance

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

During a history class, Luciana and Raymer were discussing the timeline of ancient civilizations. Luciana asked, "What does the term 'Era' mean in history?"

• A type of animal

• A long and distinct period of history

• A kind of plant

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4