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 #31 :Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4

Select the word that matches the definition:

A serious, determined effort

Possible Answers:

Imperative

Endeavor

Enticement

Indulgence

Correct answer:

Endeavor

Explanation:

Answer: Endeavor

Example Question #111 :Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts

Select the word that matches the definition:

Capable of being done

Possible Answers:

Audacious

Conscientious

Ambiguous

Feasible

Correct answer:

Feasible

Explanation:

Answer: Feasible

Example Question #32 :Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4

Select the word that matches the definition:

Arranged in order of time

Possible Answers:

Collinear

Chronological

Consecutive

Consequential

Correct answer:

Chronological

Explanation:

Answer: Chronological

Example Question #33 :Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4

Select the word that matches the definition:

No longer in use or no longer useful

Possible Answers:

Obsolete

Spontaneous

Apprehensive

Prudent

Correct answer:

Obsolete

Explanation:

Answer: Obsolete

Example Question #34 :Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4

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

Possible Answers:

Preoccupied

Presupposed

Profound

Prevalent

Correct answer:

Prevalent

Explanation:

Answer: Prevalent

Example Question #35 :Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4

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

Possible Answers:

开始

Embark

Initiate

Cease

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:

Resentful

辞职

Residual

Respiratory

Resilient

Correct answer:

Resilient

Explanation:

Answer: Resilient

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

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

Possible Answers:

Conditional

Conscientious

Conscripted

Consecutive

Conciliatory

Correct answer:

Consecutive

Explanation:

Answer: Consecutive

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

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

Possible Answers:

Deploy

Depose

Deputize

Deprecate

Depict

Correct answer:

Depict

Explanation:

Answer: Depict

Example Question #123 :Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts

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

Possible Answers:

Anthology

Despondent

Conjecture

Tirade

Pseudonym

Correct answer:

Conjecture

Explanation:

Answer: Conjecture

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