Word chat trimester 2b

A gasp is

• A comical story
• a word that has two meanings
• a daring feat or deed
• a sudden exhale of breath

A synonym for dumbfounded is

• unintelligent.
• taciturn.
• astonished.
• loquacious.

Which of the following is an example of a gorge?

• the grand canyon
• the Rocky Mountains
• the Mississippi River
• New York City

The look of bewilderment on his face suggested...

• he had no clue what was going on.
• he was angry and ready to explode.
• he was shy and feeling out of place.
• he was confident of his success.

Two meanings of the word gorge are

• a canyon, a daring feat
• a type of squash, a hearty appetite
• to stuff yourself, a deep crevice in the earth
• a boy's name, to keep eating and eating.

When Dally uses slang, he is likely to

• say things like dig and weed.
• become drunk and rowdy.
• ride a wild horse in a rodeo.
• protect one of the other gang members from harm.

Synonyms for the word contempt are

• adventure, escapade
• confusion, uncertainty
• disdain, disrespect
• cool, chill

Synonyms for the word contemptuous are

• adventure, escapade
• confusion, uncertainty
• disdain, disrespect
• cool, chill

Which of the following is an example of a literary work?

• the painting of the Mona Lisa
• The book, The Outsiders
• The musical, Grease
• All of these

A synonym for analysis is 

• examination
• benefit
• calm
• confusion