Word Wise Unit 1

After sitting in the car for a long time, I tend to fidget because my muscles are sore.

• stand
• squirm
• daydream
• exercise

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The detective was able to deduce the identity of the killer from clues.

• Infer
• Announce 
• Interrogate 
• Deny

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Bill does not like to assume something is accurate; he wants proof.

• Question
• Suppose
• Declare
• Study intently

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Because I have a poor sense of balance, I flounder on roller skates.

• Speed
• Glide
• Move clumsily
• Stop quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Jean's mother taught her not to intrude on another person's private conversation.

• Repeat
• Make Profit
• Contradict
• Break in

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

The research scientist was hired to analyze the DNA of chimpanzees.

• Study
• Subtract
• Contaminate
• Argue about

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The recipe says to mingle peanuts and raisins for a simple trail mix.

• Cook
• Separate
• Blend
• Freeze

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The instructions specify that a number 2 pencil must be used to fill out the form.

• Generalize
• State in detail
• Deny
• Make a guess

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Before concerts, Ted likes to approximate how many people will be in the audience.

• count 
• pay for
• contact
• estimate

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

If the levee breaks, the floodwaters will engulf the farmer's field.

• swamp
• fertilize
• irrigate
• raise

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C