Vocabulary Can't You Make Them Behave, King George?

What does the word objected mean in the sentence below?

Neal objected to painting the house yellow.

• discussed

• explained

• protested

• reflected

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word midst mean in the

sentence below?

The famous actor stood unnoticed in

the midst of the crowd.

• next to

• ahead of

• underneath

• surrounded by

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

What does the word advantages mean in the

sentence below?

There are many advantages to having a

recycling program.

• benefits

• celebrations

• instructions

• solutions

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What does the word temporary mean in the

sentence below?

The dentist put a temporary filling in

David’s tooth.

• having a good flavor

• lasting only a short time

• using invisible materials

• costing very little money

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word repeal mean in the sentence below?

The voters decided to repeal the unfair law.

• appreciate

• cancel

• disguise

• forge

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word snap mean in the sentence below?

Signing up for the soccer tournament was a snap.

• easy task

• good plan

• sharp sound

• exciting step

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What figure of speech is in the sentence below?

The playground was a beehive of movement and sound.

• adage

• idiom

• metaphor

• simile

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence contains a simile?

• Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

• Sometimes life is a roller coaster of highs and lows.

• The car ride seemed as long as a round-the-world voyage.

• It seems strange that Emma is eating breakfast right now.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the meaning of the sentence below?

Knowledge is power.

• Good ideas are like bright lights.

• Books are the key to an interesting life.

• Learning gives you control of your future.

• Knowing the rules doesn't help you win the game.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the phrase went over my head mean in the sentence below?

The teacher's explanation went over my head.

• confused me

• interested me

• flew above my hair

• went way off the topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4