9th grade vocabulary
9th grade (Year 10 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.9-10.4.A, L.9-10.6, L.9-10.4.B, RI.9-10.4 · England: SAT Reading and Writing (Words in Context), GCSE English Language, GCSE English Language (vocabulary)
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Question 1
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? The engineer's design was praised for its ___: it used half the materials of earlier models while being just as strong.
- A. fragility
- B. efficiency
- C. extravagance
- D. complexity
Question 2
Is the proposed answer correct? The proposal was met with a COOL reception from the council. → unenthusiastic
- A. yes, it is correct
- B. no, it is not correct
Question 3
Choose the word that best conveys the writer's attitude. The writer mocks the celebrity's book: "The memoir is a ___ of self-praise."
- A. torrent
- B. collection
- C. record
- D. summary
Question 4
Which word has this meaning? a safe, protected place
- A. sanctuary
- B. retrospective
- C. insomnia
- D. tenacious
Question 5
Is the proposed answer correct? The writer disapproves of the politician: "The minister ___ the question." → addressed
- A. yes, it is correct
- B. no, it is not correct
Question 6
As used in the sentence, the word in capitals most nearly means: Critics agreed that the proposal had real MERIT.
- A. value
- B. popularity
- C. payment
- D. difficulty
Question 7
Use the roots and affixes to choose the meaning of the word. tenacious
- A. weak and fragile
- B. holding on firmly; persistent
- C. very thin
- D. easily distracted
Question 8
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word? The committee's report was ___, covering every possible objection in detail. (thorough)
- A. comprehensive
- B. cursory
- C. ambiguous
- D. biased
Question 9
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? Some ecologists caution that removing a single predator can have ___ effects, altering an entire food web in ways that are hard to foresee.
- A. far-reaching
- B. intentional
- C. temporary
- D. trivial
Question 10
Is the proposed answer correct? The proposal was met with a COOL reception from the council. → calm
- A. yes, it is correct
- B. no, it is not correct
Question 11
Choose the word that best conveys the writer's attitude. The writer respects the scientist's caution: "Dr Lee was ___ about her findings."
- A. measured
- B. evasive
- C. timid
- D. wishy-washy
Question 12
Which word has this meaning? eager to fight
- A. loquacious
- B. euphony
- C. tenacious
- D. bellicose
Question 13
Is the proposed answer correct? The writer respects the scientist's caution: "Dr Lee was ___ about her findings." → measured
- A. yes, it is correct
- B. no, it is not correct
Question 14
As used in the sentence, the word in capitals most nearly means: Scientists were careful to QUALIFY their conclusions, noting several limits of the study.
- A. become eligible
- B. pass an exam
- C. add conditions to
- D. celebrate
Question 15
Use the roots and affixes to choose the meaning of the word. cacophony
- A. silence
- B. a type of phone
- C. a beautiful melody
- D. a harsh mix of sounds
Question 16
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word? Rainfall in the region is highly ___, varying wildly from year to year. (unpredictable)
- A. abundant
- B. erratic
- C. negligible
- D. consistent
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