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Unit 4 Cluster 2 Vocab and Cause/Effect

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To be arrogant is to be

a)

overly proud.

b)

unsure of yourself.

c)

unaware of yourself.

d)

afraid of public places.

2.

A standard is used when we

a)

are not sure what this word means and take a guess.

b)

try to be like other people to fit in.

c)

make a judgment or measure something.

d)

go out to get ice cream after school.

3.

Something that is constant is

a)

fills a need.

b)

stays the same.

c)

causes a problem.

d)

makes a difference.

4.

To assume means to

a)

look for proof that something is true.

b)

try to determine if someone is telling the truth.

c)

tell the truth even if it hurts the other person.

d)

believe something is true even if you are not sure.

5.

If a young person is a prodigy, it means that they are

a)

not doing well in school.

b)

are a genius and have extraordinary abilities.

c)

are good at playing video games.

d)

are boring and have no life.

6.

If someone feels disgusted, it means they feel

a)

happy beyond belief.

b)

bored.

c)

foolish.

d)

unhappy or upset.

7.

Shame is a painful feeling caused by

a)

fear.

b)

loss.

c)

exhaustion.

d)

embarrassment.

8.

To recall something means to

a)

repeat it.

b)

forget it.

c)

remember it.

d)

redial it.

9.

What are synonyms for arrogant? (pick two)

a)

conceited

b)

haughty

c)

obnoxious

d)

impressive

10.

What are synonyms for assume? (pick two)

a)

suppose

b)

pretend

c)

presume

d)

accept

11.

Synonyms for for constant are: (pick two)

a)

unchanging

b)

dynamic

c)

continuous

d)

different

12.

Synonyms for disgusted are: (pick two)

a)

upset

b)

thrilled

c)

ecstatic

d)

unhappy

13.

Synonyms for prodigy are: (pick two)

a)

genius

b)

incredibly dull

c)

unintelligent

d)

mastermind

14.

Synonyms for recall are: (pick two)

a)

not know

b)

forget

c)

remember

d)

recollect

15.

Synonyms for shame are: (pick two)

a)

embarrassment

b)

feeling normal

c)

humiliation

d)

not caring

16.

Synonyms for standard are: (pick two)

a)

quality

b)

caliber

c)

what's not ok

d)

what not to do

17.

Which sentence from the essay uses a cause-and-effect signal word?

a)

“Books,” I say to them. “Books,” I say

b)

I refused to fail. I was smart. I was arrogant.

c)

Because he is breaking down the door, I assume he says, “I am breaking down the door.”

d)

A smart Indian is a dangerous person, widely feared and ridiculed by Indians and non Indians alike.

18.

Alexie describes himself as a “smart Indian.” What was one of the effects of being a smart Indian?

a)

His family had many books.

b)

His family was middle class.

c)

He loved his father very much.

d)

He fought with his classmates.

19.

Why was the Superman comic book an important part of Alexie’s past?

a)

It made him want to become a writer.

b)

It made him try to be a hero to children.

c)

It helped him learn how to read as a child.

d)

It taught him how to defend himself against bullies.

20.

Because Alexie loved reading, what did he have to give up?

a)

The affection of his father.

b)

His friendships with other Indian children.

c)

His education and dreams of becoming a doctor.

d)

School sports.