Meanings
Which is a synonym for the word asset?
a. concern
b. universal
c. sustain
d. benefit
d. benefit
"The school added extra lighting around the parking lot to __________ that students felt safe walking to their cars at night."
Which word best completes this sentence?
a. thrive
b. captivated
c. ensure
d. universal
c. ensure
16. Which sentence uses the word thrive correctly?
a. The flowers began to thrive after weeks of being left in the dark without water.
b. The team will thrive if they continue supporting one another during tough practices.
c. The students thrived by refusing to complete any of their classwork.
d. The athlete thrived when he decided to stop training altogether.
b. The team will thrive if they continue supporting one another during tough practices.
Which of the following situations would most likely make a person feel betrayed?
a. realizing your friend depends on you for homework help
b. learning that a friend is gossiping about you
c. forgetting to study before an important test
d. discovering that you have a new talent
b. learning that a friend is gossiping about you
"Carrie had many negative experiences in middle school that caused her a bit of trepidation about making friends with the wrong people. However, she seemed to naturally fit into high school. For the first time, she experienced the feeling of belonging in her new friend group."
What is the best meaning of the words trepidation and belonging as they are used in the sentences above?
a. fear or hesitation about something that might happen; feeling connected with others
b. excitement about something that might happen; feeling disconnected from others
c. a feeling of respect and admiration for someone or something; something that most people experience
d. failing to be a loyal person; preventing someone or something from taking part in an activity
a. fear or hesitation about something that might happen; feeling connected with others
"Many emotions, like joy, fear, and hope, are considered universal because people from all cultures experience them."
What is the best meaning of the word universal as used in the sentence?
a. only understood by a few people
b. true only for teenagers
c. happening quickly
d. experienced by everyone
d. experienced by everyone
A dependable person would most likely __________.
Which of the following best completes the sentence? Select all that apply.
a. break agreements and fail to meet deadlines
b. ensure they're on time for work and important events
c. lack discipline and concern for their future
d. follow through on their commitments and promises
e. take initiative when needed
b. ensure they're on time for work and important events
d. follow through on their commitments and promises
e. take initiative when needed
Part B: Which sentence below uses universal correctly?
a. The theme of the story was universal, and readers around the world could relate to it.
b. The universal remote stopped working when the batteries died.
c. The museum hosted a universal survey about local history.
d. The students wore universal outfits for the parade.
a. The theme of the story was universal, and readers around the world could relate to it.
Gabrielle glanced at her watch and realized she had only five minutes to catch the last bus of the night into town. She was excited to see her favorite band perform! Sprinting down the street, she could see the bus pulling away from the stop just as she arrived, out of breath. With a sigh, she resigned herself to a long walk back home. When she arrived home, she told her mother about the disappointment she felt that she had missed the bus. Her mother assured her that many people have experienced similar feelings of disappointment due to being late, and she was not alone in feeling upset.
Which of the following words best describes the event being described?
a. sacred
b. assimilating
c. universal
d. captivating
c. universal
"As the storyteller described her adventures through the Amazon rainforest, the audience sat completely captivated, hanging onto every word."
What is the best meaning of the word captivated as it is used in the sentence above?
a. bored and ready to leave
b. not allowed to leave until the story was finished
c. unable to attend to anything except the storyteller
d. disappointed by the presentation
c. unable to attend to anything except the storyteller
"Jane's exuberance about the new after-school coding program got all of the students excited to sign up. The after-school program had become such a special place for the students, and Jane knew that adding another new and exciting option for the students would encourage them to embrace challenges."
Part A: What is the best meaning of the word exuberance as it is used in the sentence above?
a. enthusiasm and happiness
b. lack of concern
c. encouragement and confidence
d. significance or value
a. enthusiasm and happiness
"Jane's exuberance about the new after-school coding program got all of the students excited to sign up. The after-school program had become such a special place for the students, and Jane knew that adding another new and exciting option for the students would encourage them to embrace challenges."
Which of the following words would best describe how students view the new after-school coding program?
a. a sustainable program
b. an uncertain program
c. a captivating program
d. an assimilating program
c. a captivating program
"Every Saturday morning, Jordan woke up early to enjoy a quiet walk with his grandfather. This was a tradition so sacred to him that he refused to schedule anything else during that time."
What is the best meaning of the word sacred as it is used in the sentence above?
a. complicated and time-consuming
b. extremely important and valued
c. old but still enjoyable
d. predictable and repeated
b. extremely important and valued
Which of the following sentences uses the word sustain incorrectly?
a. Emily's dad managed to work two jobs in order to sustain their day-to-day life.
b. I have a strong feeling of sustain about the changes the company is making.
c. The team will need to sustain their momentum if they want to win the game.
d. I could no longer sustain the burden of this new job with my health issues.
b. I have a strong feeling of sustain about the changes the company is making.
Which of the following would be an asset to a new student on the first day of school? Select all that apply.
a. a catalog of the courses offered in the previous school year
b. a labeled map of the school campus
c. a daily schedule with the name of each class and the room number
d. a schedule of extracurricular activities the school offers to returning students
e. a biography of the school principal
f. a list of school regulations, including what supplies are needed daily for class
b. a labeled map of the school campus
c. a daily schedule with the name of each class and the room number
f. a list of school regulations, including what supplies are needed daily for class
Making scholarships more inclusive and targeted can be achieved in large part by understanding the dynamics of intersectionality.
What is the best meaning of the word intersectionality as it is used in the sentence above?
a. similar aspects of individuals' personalities and emotions that are dependent on social and historical contexts, such as race, gender, and ethnicity
b. similar aspects of individuals' identities that are not independent of each other, such as race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and class
c. different aspects of individuals' identities that are dependent on each other or social and historical contexts, such as race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and class
d. one aspect of an individual's identity that is independent from social and historical contexts, such as race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and class
c. different aspects of individuals' identities that are dependent on each other or social and historical contexts, such as race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and class
"Alana was able to transcend the shame of her financial mistakes to become an advisor who helped other college students navigate their academic journey with little to no debt."
What is the best meaning of the word transcend as it is used in the sentence above?
a. constantly relive
b. embrace a feeling
c. rise above
d. be doubtful
c. rise above
Which of the following sentences uses the word assertively correctly? Select all that apply.
a. Oscar knew that as the leader of the organization, it was important that he assertively addressed pressing issues circulating in the media.
b. Mrs. Smith's new puppy assertively sunbathes in the front yard every morning.
c. It is imperative that students complete their applications assertively to meet the deadline.
d. Samantha assertively expressed her concerns with the new dorm policy to the Resident Advisor.
e. Jane slept assertively after a relentless effort to complete a three-mile run with no breaks.
a. Oscar knew that as the leader of the organization, it was important that he assertively addressed pressing issues circulating in the media.
d. Samantha assertively expressed her concerns with the new dorm policy to the Resident Advisor.
Which of the following is an antonym for the word admiration?
a. appreciation
b. loyalty
c. disapproval
d. disdain
d. disdain