SOM: Chapter 5-7 Vocabulary
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
“He pretended to read the piece of paper as he discreetly stuffed the twenty dollars into the cuff of his long-sleeved shirt” (72).
What does discreetly most likely mean in this sentence?
obviously and clearly
without drawing attention
dramatically
without paying attention
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
“At the first signs of civilization, we veered off the road and stopped at an old gas station just south of Monclova” (72).
What phrase in this sentence best helps in understanding the meaning of veered?
At the first signs
stopped at an old gas station
just south of Monclova
off the road
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
“After they’d had their share of the food, they slid a tray over to our end of the blanket, their faces contrite. It was their way. They were often hotheaded but also fast to regret their harsh words; this was their peace offering of sort” (79). What phrase in this sentence best helps in understanding the meaning of contrite?
regret their harsh words
often hotheaded
had their share of the food
they slid the tray over
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
“She turned away and disappeared into the darkness, leaving me alone with her _______ words. But I didn’t have time to decipher their meaning.”
What word best fits in the blank?
enlongated
cryptic
decipherable
harsh
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Synonyms for this word include informant and whistle-blower.
acomplice
confidant
narc
worm
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The spot where the Garza sisters stayed was ________ and well hidden from the road and anyone passing by.
accessible
contrite
surreal
secluded
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
If I wanted to coax you to do your homework I would... (pick 2)
offer you a candy bar if you get it done.
flatter you.
threaten to call your mom if it doesn't get done.
gently, but repeatedly ask you to get it done.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
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