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