Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts : Consult Print and Digital Reference Materials to Define and Pronounce Words: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4.C

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Example Question #1 : 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 provided. 

When something is in clear sight, or done openly

Possible Answers:

Instill

Overt

Revenue

Deploy

Correct answer:

Overt

Explanation:

When something is in clear sight or done openly, it is overt. 

To use overt in a sentence, "The man was very overt with his feelings, everyone knew he was upset."

Example Question #2 : 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 provided. 

To slowly establish an attitude or idea into someone

Possible Answers:

Instill 

Deploy

Overt

Revenue

Correct answer:

Instill 

Explanation:

To slowly establish an attitude or idea into someone means to instill. 

To use instill an a sentence, "The mother worked tirelessly throughout her children's childhood to instill go manners in them."

Example Question #3 : 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 #4 : 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:

Ambiguous

Feasible

Conscientious

Audacious 

Correct answer:

Feasible

Explanation:

Answer: Feasible

 

Example Question #5 : 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:

Collinear

Consecutive

Consequential

Chronological

Correct answer:

Chronological

Explanation:

Answer: Chronological

 

Example Question #6 : 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:

Obsolete

Spontaneous

Apprehensive

Prudent

Correct answer:

Obsolete

Explanation:

Answer: Obsolete

Example Question #7 : 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:

Presupposed

Prevalent

Profound

Preoccupied

Correct answer:

Prevalent

Explanation:

Answer: Prevalent

 

Example Question #8 : 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:

Initiate

Commence

Embark

Cease

Correct answer:

Cease

Explanation:

Answer: Cease

 

Example Question #9 : 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:

Ready to take place, happening soon

Possible Answers:

Inert

Imminent

Ominous

Omniscient

Correct answer:

Imminent

Explanation:

Answer: Imminent

 

Example Question #8 : 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:

Ready to take place, happening soon

Possible Answers:

Imminent

Ominous

Inert

Omniscient

Correct answer:

Imminent

Explanation:

Imminent

 

 

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