Old Yeller - Vocabulary - Journeys

What does the word frantic mean in the sentence below?

The engineer was frantic when he discovered that the brakes on the train did not work.

• brave

• fearful

• jealous

• lazy

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word stride mean in the sentence below?

The turtle has a slow stride.

• brain

• dream

• step

• voice

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word bounding mean in the sentence below?

The children went bounding out the door to the playground.

• taking away

• settling down

• walking around

• leaping forward

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word strained mean in the sentence below?

The farmer strained to lift the giant pumpkin.

• tried to avoid

• stood one's ground

• taxed one's muscles

• answered one's calling

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word picturing mean in the sentence below?

The boy was picturing where to bury his treasure.

• making a mental image

• drawing a detailed map

• writing directions on paper

• discussing possible locations

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the sentence below?

When one door shuts, another one opens.

• Second chances are very rare.

• There will always be new opportunities.

• Two things that appear similar can be opposites.

• We should keep doors closed when it is cold outside.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of the sentence below?

All's well that ends well.

• The result is what matters most.

• Stories usually have happy endings.

• The beginning is the same as the ending.

• We cannot control the way something ends.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of the sentence below?

When it rains, it pours.

• The wetter you get, the harder it rains.

• Light sprinkles generally turn into violent storms.

• When luck changes, it tends to change dramatically.

• In times of plenty, we must remember people who suffer more than we do.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

What is the meaning of the sentence below?

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

• It is difficult to find people who are truly strong.

• Making decisions is the biggest challenge in life.

• The strongest people are good at meeting challenges.

• When life gets hard, we should let other people take over.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the sentence below?

Don't burn your bridges.

• Your family will never insult you.

• Learn how to cross bodies of water.

• Loyalty is the most important quality.

• It is never a good idea to make enemies.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4