Me and Uncle Romie - Vocabulary - Journeys

What does the word studio mean in the sentence below?

Romare was working on some new paintings in his studio.

• a school for artists

• a place where an artist works

• a laboratory where art is restored

• a place where ancient art is displayed

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word ruined mean in the sentence below?

A terrible rainstorm ruined Kerry's plans for a picnic.

• changed

• destroyed

• extended

• moved

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word schedule mean in the sentence below?

Kehinde looked at the train schedule to find out what time he would need to leave the house.

• map of train routes

• report on train conditions

• checklist for train functions

• list of arrival and departure times

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

What does the word feast mean in the sentence below?

The people ate many kinds of foods at the feast.

• a large meal

• a planned picnic

• a birthday celebration

• an expensive restaurant

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word smeared mean in the sentence below?

The ink smeared when Faith touched it.

• dried

• faded

• lined

• spread

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the idiom chowed down mean in the sentence below?

Carrie Mae chowed down at lunch.

• ate a lot

• sat down

• ate slowly

• cooked food

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the idiom face the music mean in the sentence below?

Gordon decided to face the music and tell his mother the truth.

• play some loud music

• turn to face his mother

• listen to some old music

• take responsibility for his actions

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the simile as sly as a fox mean in the sentence below?

Augusta was as sly as a fox while he planned the surprise party.

• kind and loving

• mean and cranky

• clever and sneaky

• bored and interested

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the metaphor a ray of sunshine mean in the sentence below?

Alma's smile was a ray of sunshine to me.

• warm and cheerful

• glaring and painful

• sudden and unexpected

• mean and untrustworthy

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the idiom cracked the case mean in the sentence below?

The detective was happy when he finally cracked the case.

• cracked a joke

• solved a crime

• opened a briefcase

• closed a file drawer

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4