Dangerous Crossings

What does the word viewpoint mean in the sentence below?

The teacher had a very different viewpoint than the students on the subject of homework.

• a long time ago

• a different type of book

• your unique thoughts and opinions

• a long way home

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word representatives mean in the sentence below?

The school had many representatives at the protest.

• elected officials

• small children

• people that are lost

• rocks in the ground

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 shattered mean in the sentence below?

The window shattered when the wind blew a tree into the house.

• closed

• broke

• shined

• listened

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word cramped mean in the sentence below?

There were so many animals in the barn, it looked very cramped.

• lazy

• crowded

• lost

• holding hands

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 distracted mean in the sentence below?

The child was distracted by all the lights and noise at the carnival.

• your attention wanders away from the task in front of you

• getting a great grade in class

• getting lost in the woods

• picking up after yourself

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word pressing mean in the sentence below?

She felt a pressing need to call her mother.

• urgent

• humorous

• lasting

• bad

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word embark mean in the sentence below?

The crew was ready to embark on their new and exciting trip.

• going to a basketball game

• to begin a journey

• to teach someone to fish

• to get lost in the sea

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 conduct mean in the sentence below?

John did not conduct himself properly at the meeting.

• manage behavior

• getting mad

• doing a good job

• running for office

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 bracing mean in the sentence below?

I was bracing myself against a tree when the strong winds were blowing.

• positioning yourself against a support

• flying a kite

• looking up information in a book

• playing hide and seek

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 surveyed mean in the sentence below?

Mr. Friendly surveyed the room while his class was taking an important exam.

• picked up the mess

• looked around and noticed all the parts of something

• talked loudly

• closed the door

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4