Coming Distractions - Vocabulary - Journeys

What does the word entertaining mean in the sentence below?

The parents enjoyed watching the talent show because it was very entertaining to see.

• amusing

• difficult

• important

• powerful

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word advertise mean in the sentence below?

Mr. Folds will advertise the grand opening of his piano store.

• announce the sale of a business

• offer free products to customers

• make something known to others

• invite the public to a free performance

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word focus mean in the sentence below?

Today's history lesson will focus on early explorers.

• concentrate

• improve

• practice

• remember

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word generated mean in the sentence below?

The campfire generated a lot of heat that kept everyone warm.

• burned

• fanned

• prepared

• produced

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word critics mean in the sentence below?

The critics really enjoyed the actor's performance.

• directors

• fans

• reviewers

• sudents

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word symphony mean in the sentence below?

The audience enjoyed the composer's new symphony.

• conductor

• instrument

• music

• musician

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word autograph mean in the sentence below?

We stood in line to get the author's autograph.

• book

• picture

• signature

• smile

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word photosynthesis mean in the sentence below?

A plant needs sunlight for photosynthesis.

• process of growing taller

• process of producing flowers

• process of using light to make food

• process of using roots to take in water

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word phonics mean in the sentence below?

The teacher taught phonics during reading class.

• the act of reading without stopping

• the connection between letters and sounds

• the method of reading in which you reread material

• the practice of reading out loud to others in a group

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word telegraph mean in the sentence below?

The soldier delivered the telegraph to the general.

• maps used for planning

• treaty signed by two people

• message sent through cables

• orders carried out by an army

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4