Journeys 5th grade Unit 2 Lesson 7 Vocabulary

What does the word frantic mean in the sentence below?

The engineer was frantic when he discovered that the brakes on the train did not work.

• brave

• fearful

• jealous

• lazy

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word stride mean in the sentence below?

The turtle has a slow stride.

• brain

• dream

• step

• voice

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word bounding mean in the sentence below?

The children went bounding out the door to the playground.

• taking away

• settling down

• walking around

• leaping forward

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word strained mean in the sentence below?

The farmer strained to lift the giant pumpkin.

• tried to avoid

• stood one's ground

• taxed one's muscles

• answer one's calling

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word picturing mean in the sentence below?

The boy was picturing where to bury his treasure.

• making a mental image

• drawing a detailed map

• writing directions on a paper

• discussing possible locations

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word lunging mean in the sentence below?

Suddenly Brutus was at her side again, lunging to meet the red dog.

• making noises

• biting

• working

• dashing

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the word romp in the sentence below?

For many kids in the 1800s, the trip West was a romp. For adults it was a serious task.

• a type of clothing

• long and hard

• an energetic and noisy way to play

• a long way to travel

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word wheeled mean in the sentence below?

Teams of oxen wheeled the wagons around to form a circle for protection.

• not giving up easily

• turned quickly

• leaping

• making a sudden forward movement

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word shouldered mean in the sentence below?

The soldiers shouldered their rifles and marched away.

• to draw

• turned quickly

• packed away

• carried the weight

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word checking mean in the sentence below?

Checking the wandering ways of sheep is the job of many farm dogs.

• limiting or controlling something

• banking

• watching

• running with

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4