Unit 8 Comprehension- Science Friction

What does the word decomposition mean in the sentence below?

The rain forest floor is where decomposition of plants and animals takes place.

• decay

• erosion

• growth

• production

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word detached mean in the sentence below?

The pilot's detached attitude helps him stay calm in emergencies.

• stern and strict

• separate and calm

• kind and sympathetic

• concerned and involved

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word specimens mean in the sentence below?

The butterfly specimens in the zoo's collection are clearly labeled for identification.

• illustrations

• patterns

• portions

• samples

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word compromise mean in the sentence below?

Ben and Ian both want to fly the kite, but they compromise by taking turns.

• try to control

• meet in the middle of issue

• talk about an issue

• continue to argue

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word shriveled mean in the sentence below?

Faded blooms and shriveled leaves were all that remained of the beautiful bouquet.

• tough

• floppy

• dried up

• folded up

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word reluctant mean in the sentence below?

The scientist would be reluctant to handle chemicals without taking safety precautions, like wearing gloves.

• not sure you want to do something

• to move away quickly

• exhausted

• unique

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word complex mean in the sentence below?

The science of weather covers both simple and complex ideas that explain natural happenings.

• dried out, dwindled

• challenging or hard to understand

• samples for scientific study

• a resolution to an argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word principle mean in the sentence below?

A scientific principle, such as the law of gravity, helps others guide future research.

• simple, refined, or easy to understand

• challenging or hard to understand

• a fundamental truth or guiding rule

• separate, neutral

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word equations mean?

• unsure or unwilling

• samples gathered for science

• to breakdown or decay into basic parts

• written mathematical statements where both sides are equal

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

Amanda quickly becomes the one who organizes her group and the project because she

• is very neat and orderly.

• doesn't care about other people.

• is the smartest student in the class.

• likes to take action rather than just talk.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3