Word Choice

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English
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6th Grade
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Janet Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read the following sentence:
The hedgehog was ecstatic-- She had found a hole to burrow into, and she was happily settled beneath the ground, excited to sleep the day away.
Based on the context clues, what is the denotation of the word "ecstatic" in the passage?
overly intelligent
extremely happy
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read the following sentence:
The man stretched slowly, then continued his sluggish walk down the street.
How would the meaning of the sentence change if the author used the word "unhurried" instead of the word "sluggish"?
The man would seem less lazy
the man would seem funnier
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of denotation?
The official meaning of a word
The emotion of a word
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CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence has the connotation that the group is doing something least pleasant?
We all worked together on the same task.
We all worked together on the same chore.
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which situation is worst for your friendship with your best friend?
After school, my friend and I disagree about our plans.
After school, my friend and I argue about our plans.
After school, my friend and I fight about our plans.
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CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.3.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A Smartphone can be a great learning_________ but you need to think of how to use it effectively.
tool
choice
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CCSS.L.5.5C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Many young people carry a pair of ear-buds as they are small, light, and_________.
transferable
portable
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.5.10
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.4.10
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