Lesson 15 Vocabulary

What does the word efficient mean in the sentence below?

The students did an efficient job cleaning the park.

• taking no time

• wasting no time

• working with others

• celebrating with honor

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word organize mean in the sentence below?

Joseph stared to organize his toys on the bookshelf.

• dispose

• magnify

• order

• repair

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

What does the word tedious mean in the sentence below?

Delivering newspapers was a tedious job.

• humble

• marvelous

• reasonable

• tiresome

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What does the word mimic mean in the sentence below?

Tory's little brother likes to mimic her because he looks up to her.

• copy

• dazzle

• tease

• upstage

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word peal mean in the sentence below?

There was a peal of laughter from the crowd.

• loud sound

• soft whisper

• grating noise

• sudden silence

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word invisible mean in the sentence below?

The artist drew a picture with invisible ink.

• not seen before

• not able to be seen

• not written clearly

• not close enough to see

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the word impatient mean in the sentence below?

My uncle grew impatient while he waited for the bus.

• confident

• desperate

• obedient

• restless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word illegal mean in the sentence below?

It is illegal to drive through a red traffic light.

• not voting for a law

• not according to the law

• not understanding the law

• not a law that has been passed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the word irresponsible mean in the sentence below?

The student knew she had been irresponsible when she lost her homework.

• not asking for help

• not taking one's time

• not keeping track of time

• not being careful with one's actions

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the word impossible mean in the sentence below?

The climbers thought it would be impossible to reach the top of the mountain.

• not paid attention

• not thought about

• not able to be done

• not given enough time

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A