Caught'ya Vocab list #1

On the first day of school, the Sycamore students were looking sharp. Which definition matches the context?

• raised a half step in pitch

• adapted to cutting or piercing

• involving an abrupt change, especially in direction

• stylish, dressy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The smiling 4th grade teacher welcomed each pupil to class with a wave. Which word is a synonym for pupil?

• iris

• student

• newcomer

• messenger

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

The classroom was buzzing with ______________ about spring break. Which word BEST completes the sentence?

• dialogue

• speeches

• essays

• insects

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence uses ruckus correctly?

• The parents loved listening to the serene ruckus the children made as they slept.

• The museum guide kicked the visitors out for making a ruckus in the exhibit.

• The sign in the city library requested more ruckus in the reading room.

• The ruckus of the ballet class on stage showed grace and good manners.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The captain inquired about the location of the next game. Which word could replace 'inquired' with a simliar meaning?

• told

• asked

• bragged

• laughed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which vocabulary word matches the look of someone who has a puzzled or curious facial expression?

• sleepy

• ecstatic

• quizzical

• irritated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The students were mystified to read about the Pacific Northwestern Tree Octopus and its forest habitat. Which word is most similar in meaning to 'mystified'?

• pleased

• frustrated

• relaxed

• confused

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Since Susie arrived at school 5 minutes after the bell rang, her attendance was marked as _______________. Which word BEST completes the sentence?

• tardy

• early

• absent

• perfect

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which situation would most closely match someone who is described as observant?

• Marco lost his tennis racket at the park.

• Francois ate 5 hot dogs on the Fourth of July.

• Jermaine won the million dollar lottery.

• Seth noticed a bird's nest built on the fire alarm bell in the hall.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What word could be the closest addition to this list:

girl, young lady, ___________?

• human

• mom

• lass

• child

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A