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School Electives: Which one matters most?

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The book __________________ with relatable characters, leaving any reader able to make a personal connection.

a)

accountable

b)

confer

c)

fundamental

d)

abound

2.

If someone is 'accountable', they are:

a)

Responsible for something

b)

Afraid of something

c)

Unaware of something

d)

Excited about something

3.

To 'bolster' means to:

a)

Ignore

b)

Support or strengthen

c)

Separate

d)

Weaken

4.

When you 'confer' with someone, you:

a)

Compete

b)

Hide

c)

Discuss

d)

Argue

5.

Something that is custom made is...

a)

Personalized

b)

New

c)

Old

d)

Ugly

6.

Something 'fundamental' is:

a)

Unimportant

b)

Irrelevant

c)

Complicated

d)

Necessary and important

7.

To 'improvise' means to:

a)

Prepare thoroughly

b)

Create without preparation

c)

Copy someone else

d)

Give up

8.

An 'outlet' can be a:

a)

Kind of food

b)

Means of expression or release

c)

Type of dance

d)

Musical instrument

9.

To feel 'overwhelmed' means to:

a)

Be too busy to think clearly

b)

Exercise

c)

Feel very bored

d)

Feel very relaxed

10.

To 'pursue' something means to:

a)

Ignore it

b)

Follow or chase it

c)

Forget about it

d)

Destroy it

11.

What is the primary difference between core credits and elective credits in high school?

a)

Core credits are required for graduation, while elective credits are chosen by students based on their interests.

b)

Elective credits are required for graduation, while core credits are chosen by students based on their interests.

c)

Both core and elective credits are required for graduation.

d)

Core credits are optional, while elective credits are mandatory.

12.

Which of the following is an example of a core credit subject?

a)

Physical Education

b)

Mathematics

c)

Art

d)

Music

13.

What is the main benefit of taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school?

a)

They are easier than regular courses.

b)

They do not count towards graduation credits.

c)

They can earn students college credit.

d)

They are only for elective credits.

14.

Which of the following best describes dual enrollment programs?

a)

Programs that allow students to take two electives at the same time.

b)

Programs that allow students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously.

c)

Programs that require students to attend two different high schools.

d)

Programs that focus on physical education and health.

15.

What is credit recovery in the context of high school education?

a)

Earning extra credits beyond the required amount.

b)

Retaking a course to earn a passing grade and recover lost credits.

c)

Taking a break from school and then returning to earn credits.

d)

Earning credits through extracurricular activities.

16.

Why might a student choose to take elective courses in high school?

a)

To fulfill core credit requirements.

b)

To explore personal interests and talents.

c)

To avoid taking any core subjects.

d)

To graduate early.

17.

How do AP courses impact a student's GPA compared to regular courses?

a)

AP courses do not affect GPA.

b)

AP courses typically have a higher weight, potentially boosting GPA.

c)

AP courses lower a student's GPA.

d)

AP courses are graded on a pass/fail basis.

18.

What is one potential advantage of participating in a dual enrollment program?

a)

It allows students to skip high school graduation.

b)

It provides an opportunity to experience college-level coursework while still in high school.

c)

It guarantees admission to any college.

d)

It reduces the number of core credits needed for graduation.

19.

Which of the following is a common requirement for high school graduation?

a)

Completing a certain number of community service hours.

b)

Taking at least one AP course.

c)

Earning a specific number of core and elective credits.

d)

Participating in a sport.

20.

How can credit recovery programs benefit students who have failed a course?

a)

They allow students to earn extra credits beyond graduation requirements.

b)

They provide an opportunity to retake and pass the course, thus recovering the lost credits.

c)

They exempt students from taking any more courses.

d)

They automatically grant passing grades.

21.

Which of the following statements is true about AP courses?

a)

They are only available to seniors.

b)

They can potentially earn students college credit if they pass the AP exam.

c)

They do not count towards high school graduation requirements.

d)

They are easier than regular high school courses.

22.

What core subject are you required to take all 4 years of high school?

a)

Math

b)

English

c)

Social Studies

d)

Science

23.

How many credits is each class you pass worth?

4 lines
24.

If you have 6 classes a day and each class is worth .5 credits, how many credits could you earn your 1st semester?

(a)  

25.

In order to be a sophmore, how many credits must you earn your freshmen year?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

26.

what is the minimum number of credits needed to graduate?

a)

20.5

b)

22.5

c)

24

d)

26

27.

Which word means to support or strengthen?

a)

confer

b)

bolster

c)

pursue

d)

overwhelm

28.

What is the antonym of "abound"?

a)

flourish

b)

scarce

c)

teem

d)

overflow

29.

If someone is responsible for their actions, they are held to what?

a)

accountability

b)

custom

c)

outlet

d)

fundamental

30.

Which word means to give or grant someone (something), typically formally?

a)

confer

b)

improvise

c)

pursue

d)

overwhelm

31.

What is the synonym of "fundamental"?

a)

trivial

b)

basic

c)

complex

d)

advanced

32.

Which word means a means of expressing one's talents, energy, or emotions?

a)

outlet

b)

accountability

c)

custom

d)

bolster

33.

What is the antonym of "overwhelm"?

a)

inundate

b)

underwhelm

c)

overpower

d)

engulf

34.

To create or perform spontaneously or without preparation is to what?

a)

confer

b)

improvise

c)

pursue

d)

custom

35.

Which word means a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time?

a)

custom

b)

accountability

c)

outlet

d)

fundamental

36.

What is the synonym of "pursue"?

a)

flee

b)

follow

c)

avoid

d)

neglect

37.

Which word means existing in large numbers or in great quantity?

a)

scarce

b)

abound

c)

few

d)

minimal

38.

What is the antonym of "improvise"?

a)

plan

b)

extemporize

c)

wing it

d)

ad-lib

39.

Which sentence uses "abound" correctly?

a)

The library was so quiet you could hear a pin abound.

b)

After the rain, mushrooms abound in the forest.

c)

She decided to abound her efforts in studying for the exam.

d)

He could not find a single abound in his argument.

40.

What does "accountability" mean in a team project?

a)

The process of assigning tasks to team members.

b)

The responsibility of team members for their individual and collective actions.

c)

The ability to account for all expenses in a project.

d)

The process of creating an account for the project on social media.

41.

In which scenario is someone most likely to "pursue" something?

a)

When they decide to take a break from work.

b)

When they follow a path with determination to achieve a goal.

c)

When they give up on their dreams.

d)

When they watch television all day.

42.

What does it mean to feel "overwhelm"?

a)

To feel completely overcome in mind or feeling.

b)

To have a mild inconvenience.

c)

To overcome someone in a physical contest.

d)

To understand something thoroughly.

43.

Which of the following is an example of an "outlet" in the context of stress relief?

a)

A shopping mall.

b)

An electrical socket.

c)

A hobby or activity that allows someone to reduce stress.

d)

A large body of water.

44.

When might someone need to "improvise"?

a)

When they have planned everything in detail.

b)

When they are following a recipe exactly.

c)

When they find themselves in an unexpected situation without preparation.

d)

When they are reading from a script.

45.

What is a "fundamental" principle?

a)

A principle that is advanced and complex.

b)

A principle that is basic, central, and important.

c)

A principle that is rarely used or applied.

d)

A principle that is new and untested.

46.

What does "custom" mean in the context of cultural practices?

a)

A new trend that is gaining popularity.

b)

A standard shipping method.

c)

A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something.

d)

A unique piece of clothing.

47.

What does it mean to "confer" with someone?

a)

To argue with them.

b)

To consult with them to exchange ideas or to seek information, advice, or instructions.

c)

To ignore them.

d)

To compete against them.

48.

How can one "bolster" their argument?

a)

By speaking louder than the opposition.

b)

By ignoring counterarguments.

c)

By providing support and evidence for their claims.

d)

By changing the subject.