Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts : Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts

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

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

Possible Answers:

Embark

Initiate

Commence

Cease

Correct answer:

Cease

Explanation:

Answer: Cease

 

Example Question #112 : Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts

Select the word that matches the definition:

Ready to take place, happening soon

Possible Answers:

Ominous

Imminent

Inert

Omniscient

Correct answer:

Imminent

Explanation:

Answer: Imminent

 

Example Question #113 : Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts

Select the word that matches the definition:

Ready to take place, happening soon

Possible Answers:

Imminent

Ominous

Omniscient

Inert

Correct answer:

Imminent

Explanation:

Imminent

 

 

Example Question #114 : Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts

Select the word that matches the definition:

A serious, determined effort

Possible Answers:

Indulgence

Enticement

Endeavor

Imperative

Correct answer:

Endeavor

Explanation:

Answer: Endeavor

 

 

Example Question #115 : Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts

Select the word that matches the definition:

Capable of being done

Possible Answers:

Feasible

Audacious

Conscientious

Ambiguous

Correct answer:

Feasible

Explanation:

Answer: Feasible

 

 

Example Question #116 : Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts

Select the word that matches the definition:

Arranged in order of time

Possible Answers:

Chronological

Consequential

Collinear

Consecutive

Correct answer:

Chronological

Explanation:

Answer: Chronological

 

Example Question #117 : Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts

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 #118 : Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts

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

Possible Answers:

Presupposed

Prevalent

Profound

Preoccupied

Correct answer:

Prevalent

Explanation:

Answer: Prevalent

 

Example Question #119 : Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts

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

Possible Answers:

Commence

Initiate

Embark

Cease

Correct answer:

Cease

Explanation:

Answer: Cease

 

Example Question #120 : Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts

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

Possible Answers:

Resilient

Residual

Respiratory

Resentful

Resigned

Correct answer:

Resilient

Explanation:

Answer: Resilient

 

 

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