Vocabulary/Get in the Zone...

Front

Definition of "absorbed"?

Back

Completely focused or engaged in something.

Answer explanation

The word "absorbed" means to be completely focused or engaged in something. This definition highlights a deep level of involvement, distinguishing it from partial interest or confusion.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Synonym for 'wholly'?

Back

Completely

Answer explanation

The word "wholly" means entirely or completely. Therefore, the synonym for "wholly" is "completely," as both convey the idea of totality. The other options do not match this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

Antonym of "immersed"?

Back

Detached

Answer explanation

The word "immersed" means to be deeply involved or absorbed in something. An antonym would be "detached," which indicates a lack of involvement or connection, contrasting with the idea of being immersed.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

After reading the book, she was so _______ in the story that she forgot to eat dinner.

Back

Absorbed

Answer explanation

The word 'absorbed' best fits the sentence as it conveys being fully engaged or engrossed in the story, which explains why she forgot to eat dinner. The other options do not convey this sense of deep involvement.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Irrelevant word to concentration: Focused, Immersed, Disoriented, Absorbed?

Back

Disoriented

Answer explanation

The word 'Disoriented' is irrelevant to concentration, as it implies confusion and lack of focus, while 'Focused', 'Immersed', and 'Absorbed' all relate to being engaged and attentive.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

Definition of "irrelevant"?

Back

Not connected with or relevant to something.

Answer explanation

The term "irrelevant" means something that is not connected with or relevant to a particular subject or issue. This definition clearly aligns with the correct answer choice, distinguishing it from the other options.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

Synonym for "disoriented"?

Back

Confused

Answer explanation

The word "disoriented" means to be confused or lost in thought. Among the options, "confused" is the only synonym that captures this meaning, while "focused," "relevant," and "immersed" imply clarity or engagement.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

Antonym of "wholly"?

Back

Partially

Answer explanation

The word "wholly" means completely or entirely. An antonym would indicate a lack of completeness. "Partially" fits this definition, as it suggests something is not whole, unlike the other options which imply totality.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

The details he provided were _______ to the main topic of the discussion.

Back

Irrelevant

Answer explanation

The word 'irrelevant' best fits the sentence as it indicates that the details provided do not relate to the main topic of discussion, which aligns with the context. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

Relevant word for being lost or confused?

Back

Disoriented

Answer explanation

The word 'Disoriented' directly relates to feeling lost or confused, as it describes a state of being unable to determine one's position or direction. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4