Vocabulary
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Vocabulary
Testing Strategies
Vocabulary
100

What is the definition of Sacred ?

Having or showing great respect, having to do with religion.

100

What are the 4 categories needed to write a full target task?

C.E.A.C


Claim

Evidence

Analysis

Conclusion 

100

Define Hostile

unfriendly; antagonistic

100

1. Question:
When you see a multiple-choice question, what is a good first step?
A. Guess immediately
B. Read all answer choices carefully before choosing
C. Skip the question and come back later
D. Choose the first answer that looks right

✅ Answer: B. Read all answer choices carefully before choosing

100

Which of the following is the best antonym for the word profound?

A. enraging 

B. essential 

C. compelling 

D. superficial  

D. Superficial


An antonym is the opposite meaning of a word

200

What is the correct definitions of Juvenile and Deliquent?

A. a person who regularly does illegal things & unfriendly

B. general attitude of an individual  & a young person

C. young or immature person & a person who regularly does illegal things 

200

Who are all the characters in the Watsons Go To Birmingham? Write down as many as you can

Kenny, Byron, Joey, Wilona, Daniel, Rufus, Cody, Larry Dunn, Buphead, Mrs. Davidson, Aunt Cydney, Grandma Sands, Ms. Cordell, Mr. Mitchell 
200

Define Emulate 

imitate; copy

200

2. Question:
If you don’t know the answer to a question, what’s a smart strategy?
A. Leave it blank
B. Eliminate obviously wrong answers (process of elimination) and make an educated guess
C. Copy your neighbor’s answer
D. Skip the entire test

✅ Answer: B. Eliminate obviously wrong answers and make an educated guess

200

Define Wily

clever; good at tricking others

300

What is the definition of Vital?

(1) absolutely necessary (2) full of energy

300

Read and answer

Poem:
The moon hides shyly behind the clouds,
As whispers of rain hush the night.

Question:
What mood do these lines create?
A. Joyful and energetic
B. Calm and peaceful
C. Mysterious and quiet
D. Angry and chaotic

C. Mysterious and Quiet

300

Define Cruel

willing to cause pain or suffering

300

3. Question:
Why is it helpful to read the directions carefully before starting a test?
A. To waste time
B. To make sure you know exactly what each question asks
C. So you can skip the first questions
D. Directions don’t matter

✅ Answer: B. To make sure you know exactly what each question asks

300

Define Ashamed

feeling badly about yourself

400

What is the definition of Impressed?

having a strong, lasting, or positive feeling about someone or something

400

Read and answer

Text A:
The puppy wagged its tail and ran in circles, barking with excitement as its owner walked through the door.

Text B:
The puppy lay still on the rug, barely lifting its head when its owner came home.

Question:
How do the two texts differ in tone?
A. Text A is joyful, while Text B is calm and tired.
B. Text A is calm, while Text B is energetic.
C. Both texts show the same happy tone.
D. Text A is serious, while Text B is playful.

✅ Correct Answer: A. Text A is joyful, while Text B is calm and tired.

400

What is the best meaning for the word prevalent, as it is used in the sentence above? 

A. common

 B. normal 

C. frequent 

D. inconsistent

A. common

Prevalent: Common/Widespread

400

5. Question:
What is a good strategy to use before submitting your test?
A. Check your answers for mistakes or skipped questions
B. Immediately hand it in without reviewing
C. Change all answers randomly
D. Erase all answers and start over

✅ Answer: A. Check your answers for mistakes or skipped questions

400

Define Desperate

having or feeling a great need

500

What is the definition of Temptation?

 something that someone strongly wants to do

500

Read and answer


Passage:
Lila opened the old, creaky door and stepped into the attic. Dust danced in the sunlight streaming through the tiny window, and she could hear the faint scratching of mice in the corners.

Question Part A:
What is the main setting of the passage?
A. A sunny park
B. An attic
C. A busy street
D. A classroom

Question Part B:
What mood does the author create in the passage?
A. Excited and playful
B. Calm and cheerful
C. Eerie and mysterious
D. Angry and tense

Part A✅ Correct Answer: B. An attic


Part B ✅ Correct Answer: C. Eerie and mysterious

500

Define Conscience 

the sense that allows someone to choose between right and wrong actions

500

Question:
You’re taking a multiple-choice test and notice that two answer choices are very similar. What is the best strategy to determine the correct answer?


A. Pick the longer answer because it probably has more details
B. Choose randomly since both seem right
C. Compare both options carefully with the question and eliminate differences that don’t match
D. Always choose the first one listed

✅ Answer: C. Compare both options carefully with the question and eliminate differences that don’t match

500

Which scenario would be the most likely to inspire a vehement response by someone? A. Attending a popular carnival in the summer. 

B. Briskly walking down a quiet street. 

C. Stating your opening argument in a debate.

D. Sitting together with friends at a park

C. Stating your opening argument in a debate. 


Vehement: showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense