Do 1st Understanding Vocabulary from Frindle

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Which sentence best uses the word "launch" as it is used in Chapter 7 of Frindle? Options: The teacher launched into a long explanation about the project., The rocket launch was delayed due to bad weather., He launched his boat into the lake for a fishing trip., She launched her career as a singer last year.

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The teacher launched into a long explanation about the project.

Front

Blurt out

Back

Shout suddenly

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Choose the sentence where "emphasize" is used correctly in context: The teacher tried to emphasize the importance of homework., He emphasize his shoes every morning., She emphasize the door with a key., The emphasize was very loud.

Back

The teacher tried to emphasize the importance of homework.

Front

Antonym for "gulped" as used in the story?

Back

Sipped

Front

In which situation would the word "disrupted" best fit?

Back

The class was disrupted by a loud noise in the hallway.

Front

Which color is most closely associated with the word "maroon" as used in Chapter 7?

Back

Deep red

Front

Which of the following best shows "bravery" in action?

Back

Facing a difficult situation without fear

Front

Connotation of the word "historical" as used in the novel?

Back

Something related to the past and important events

Front

Which sentence uses "maroon" as a verb? The maroon dress was beautiful., They were marooned on a deserted island after the storm., She bought a maroon backpack for school., The maroon color faded in the sun.

Back

They were marooned on a deserted island after the storm.

Front

Meaning of "gulped" as used in Chapter 7?

Back

A person drinking a glass of water quickly in one big swallow