Word Choice

The dogs over ____________ have been known to dig many holes.

• there

• their

• they're

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

We had a SUPERB  dinner at the new restaurant. All of us agreed that it was the most delicious food we had ever tasted.
Superb means

• dreadful 
• nutritious 
• hopeful
• excellent 

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

I prefer the occasional disturbance of ear-splitting thunder to the incessant dripping of our kitchen sink.

What does incessant mean?

• exciting

• harmless

• non-stop

• sophisticated

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Despite the proximity of Ron’s house to his sister’s, he rarely sees her.
Proximity means

• strangeness 
• superiority 
• superiority 
• nearness

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

What mood do the words convey:
Aggravated 
Enraged
Violent

• Exciting
• Angry
• Boring
• Happy

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

What mood do the words convey:
Quiet
Serene
Tranquil

• boring
• fun
• calm
• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

What moods do the words convey:
Creepy
Threatening
Nightmarish

• worried
• sad
• angry
• scary

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

"_______ the oddest person I know."

• Your
• You're

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

There are ______ many people in the car.

• Two
• To
• Too

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The dog loves ______ bone.

• Its
• It's

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4