Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts : Meanings of Unknown and Multiple-Meaning Words and Phrases: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4

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Example Question #11 : Consult Print And Digital Reference Materials To Define And Pronounce Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4.C

Select the word that matches the definition:

A serious, determined effort

Possible Answers:

Indulgence

Endeavor

Imperative

Enticement

Correct answer:

Endeavor

Explanation:

Answer: Endeavor

 

 

Example Question #12 : Consult Print And Digital Reference Materials To Define And Pronounce Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4.C

Select the word that matches the definition:

Capable of being done

Possible Answers:

Feasible

Conscientious

Audacious

Ambiguous

Correct answer:

Feasible

Explanation:

Answer: Feasible

 

 

Example Question #11 : Consult Print And Digital Reference Materials To Define And Pronounce Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4.C

Select the word that matches the definition:

Arranged in order of time

Possible Answers:

Consecutive

Consequential

Chronological

Collinear

Correct answer:

Chronological

Explanation:

Answer: Chronological

 

Example Question #14 : Consult Print And Digital Reference Materials To Define And Pronounce Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4.C

Select the word that matches the definition:

No longer in use or no longer useful

Possible Answers:

Spontaneous

Apprehensive

Prudent

Obsolete

Correct answer:

Obsolete

Explanation:

Answer: Obsolete

 

Example Question #15 : Consult Print And Digital Reference Materials To Define And Pronounce Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4.C

Which of the following is closest in meaning to “widespread”?

Possible Answers:

Prevalent

Preoccupied

Profound

Presupposed

Correct answer:

Prevalent

Explanation:

Answer: Prevalent

 

Example Question #16 : Consult Print And Digital Reference Materials To Define And Pronounce Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4.C

All of the following can mean “to begin” except:

Possible Answers:

Commence

Cease

Embark

Initiate

Correct answer:

Cease

Explanation:

Answer: Cease

 

Example Question #17 : Consult Print And Digital Reference Materials To Define And Pronounce Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4.C

Which of the following words best describes someone who overcomes challenges?

Possible Answers:

Residual

Resigned

Respiratory

Resentful

Resilient

Correct answer:

Resilient

Explanation:

Answer: Resilient

 

 

Example Question #121 : Language

Which of the following words would best be used to describe items that follow one another in order?

Possible Answers:

Consecutive

Conditional

Conciliatory

Conscripted

Conscientious

Correct answer:

Consecutive

Explanation:

Answer: Consecutive

 

 

Example Question #122 : Language

Which of the following most nearly means “represent, show, or describe”?

Possible Answers:

Deputize

Deprecate

Depict

Depose

Deploy

Correct answer:

Depict

Explanation:

Answer: Depict

 

Example Question #123 : Language

Which of the following words most nearly means “a conclusion derived without sufficient evidence”?

Possible Answers:

Conjecture

Tirade

Pseudonym

Anthology

Despondent

Correct answer:

Conjecture

Explanation:

Answer: Conjecture

 

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