Vocabulary Practice

There was some controversy about the new school dress code. While most parents and teachers were in favor of the new code, many students were not. 

• surprise
• disagreement
• arrangement
• idea

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?

• worried
• angry
• excited
• annoyed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

David knew the advanced studies program was rigorous. It would require a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge. 

• boring
• difficult
• surprising
• interesting 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to wade across.  However, the recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross. 

• dangerous
• wet 
• dirty
• easy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over again. 

• inspiring 
• disgusting
• boring
• interesting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In order to be eligible for the life guard program, participants had to take First Aid training and be advanced swimmers. 

• qualified
• rejected 
• observed
• chosen

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. 

• crazy
• happy
• irritable
• sad

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Mr. Adams liked most animals and even owned a dog. However, he loathed all cats and refused to even be in the same room as one. 

• hated
• repelled
• adored
• liked

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Maria was in a terrible predicament. She had accidentally agreed to go to the dance with two different boys!

• place
• decision 
• tv show
• situation

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

After the war was over the soldiers liberated all the prisoners, allowing them to return unharmed to their families. 

• killed
• teased
• welcomed
• freed

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B