Hercules' Quest

What does the word glared mean in the sentence below?

The teacher glared at the two students who were talking during the test.

• yelled angrily

• stared fiercely

• smiled brightly

• listened politely

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word resourceful mean in the sentence below?

The resourceful hero figured out how to help his friends.

• clever at solving problems

• patient during a difficult time

• fearless in the face of danger

• generous with one's resources

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word coerced mean in the sentence below?

The firefighter coerced the cat down from the tree.

• forced

• interested

• pleased

• requested

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word unfortunate mean in the sentence below?

Getting a flat tire on our way to the restaurant was unfortunate.

• funny

• planned

• unbelievable

• unlucky

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word devised mean in the sentence below?

The scientist devised a new experiment to test his ideas.

• considered

• created

• ruined

• used

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the meaning of the adage below?

Look before you leap.

• Think ahead of acting.

• Don't listen to criticism.

• Don't jump into puddles.

• Remember what is important.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

What is the meaning of the adage below?

Don't bite off more than you can chew.

• Don't take on too much.

• Don't eat when you're not hungry.

• Eating too quickly will make you sick.

• Don't think too hard before you decide.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is the meaning of the adage below?

Cross that bridge when you come to it.

• Plan your trip in advance.

• Look for sign posts along the way.

• Don't make a decision until you need to.

• Follow what other people have done before you.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is the meaning of the proverb below?

A stitch in time saves nine.

• Helping others is the best way to make friends.

• Take care of your belongings, or you'll be ashamed.

• Learn basic skills before you attempt a major project.

• Take care of small problems now to prevent big problems later.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is the meaning of the proverb below?

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

• Some things are worth more than others.

• Always take the easy way out of a problem.

• Don't risk what you have for a chance to get more.

• People with big dreams will always go further in life.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7