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Grade 9 Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

During a school project, Daniel, Grace, and Maya found that the resources they needed were abundant. What does the word 'abundant' mean in this context?

a)

Rare or uncommon

b)

Accurate

c)

Available in large amounts

d)

Obsolete

2.

In a school debate, Abigail tends to favor her friend Mia over Lily. What is this an example of?

a)

A tendency to prefer one person or thing to another

b)

A skill in moving the hands or body

c)

A respect or regard

d)

A prejudice in favor of or against one thing

3.

In a debate competition, Samuel argues that following traditional and ordinary methods is the best approach for solving problems. Which word best describes Samuel's viewpoint?

a)

Conventional

b)

Eminent

c)

Ambiguous

d)

Listless

4.

In a classroom, David wants to 'convey' information to Ava and Grace. What does it mean to 'convey' information in this context?

a)

To fully occupy the mind or attention of Ava and Grace

b)

To pass on or transfer information to Ava and Grace

c)

To be unstable; to rise and fall in the classroom

d)

To refuse to change an opinion in front of Ava and Grace

5.

In a classroom, Ava noticed that Grace and Zoe were showing a lot of 'deference' to their teacher. What does 'deference' mean in this context?

a)

A dispute; opposition; rivalry

b)

Being awesome or impressive

c)

Skill in moving the hands or body

d)

Respect; regard

6.

In a pottery class, which of the following skills would Charlotte need to have good 'dexterity'?

a)

A tendency to prefer one person or thing to another

b)

A skill in moving her hands or body while working with clay

c)

A respect or regard for her classmates and teacher

d)

A prejudice in favor of or against one pottery technique

7.

During a group study session, James noticed that Mia was 'engrossed' in her textbook. What was Mia doing?

a)

Being awesome or impressive

b)

Indifferent; having little energy or interest

c)

To fully occupy the mind or attention

d)

To refuse to change an opinion

8.

In a science experiment, Aiden observed that the temperature of a liquid 'fluctuates' over time. What does this mean?

a)

The temperature of the liquid is unstable; it rises and falls

b)

The liquid is passing on or transferring information

c)

The liquid is being taken apart

d)

The liquid is representing something

9.

In a school debate, Zoe argues that floppy disks are 'obsolete'. What does she mean by 'obsolete'?

a)

Rare or uncommon

b)

Accurate

c)

No longer used

d)

Available in large amounts

10.

In a school debate, Anika made a 'prominent' argument. What does the word 'prominent' mean in this context?

a)

A dispute; opposition; rivalry

b)

Being awesome or impressive

c)

Superior or distinguished

d)

Indifferent; having little energy or interest

11.

Benjamin wants to 'acquire' a new bicycle. What does it mean for him to 'acquire' it?

a)

To fully occupy his mind or attention with the bicycle

b)

To refuse to change his opinion about the bicycle

c)

To come into possession of the bicycle

d)

To serve as a superior example of a bicycle owner

12.

In a group project, Avery, Michael, and Isla are discussing a statement made by their teacher. They find the statement to be 'ambiguous'. What does this mean?

a)

Rare or uncommon

b)

Having several potential meanings

c)

Correct; free from errors

d)

Available in large amounts

13.

In a chemistry experiment, Lily added a substance to a reaction mixture. The reaction rate increased without the substance being consumed. What is this substance called?

a)

A catalyst

b)

A dexterity

c)

An esteem

d)

A bias

14.

Maya received a promotion at work, but she has become 'complacent' in her new role. What does this mean?

a)

A dispute; opposition; rivalry

b)

Being awesome or impressive

c)

Satisfied, with no desire to change or improve

d)

Indifferent; having little energy or interest

15.

During a debate competition, William and Scarlett had a disagreement on a topic. What can this disagreement be referred to as?

a)

A tendency to prefer one person or thing to another

b)

A skill in moving the hands or body

c)

A dispute; opposition; rivalry

d)

A prejudice in favor of or against one thing