DECODING WORDS - PART 1

Jane was reluctant to attend the party as she still has a lot of things to do. What does 'reluctant' mean?

• worried

• uncertain

• zoomed

• lonely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

After studying really hard and a lot of practice, Harry's assessment scores finally improved. What is the meaning of 'improved'?

• fell

• decreased

• progressed

• stopped

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

Anna's mum didn't allow her to join the camp. She grumbled saying she has been tired from schoolwork, so she needs to join the camp to relax. What does 'grumbled' mean?

• agreed

• cried

• followed

• complained

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The farmer was pleased that after all his hard work, he had a bountiful supply of crops for the season. What does 'bountiful' mean?

• short supply

• large amount

• slow-growing

• greenery

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

She lived in a small, quaint stone cottage with a white picket fence with butterflies fluttering around the lovely flowers. What does 'quaint' mean?

• colourful

• ordinary

• plain

• charming

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Because of the excruciating pain that she was experiencing, she was rushed to the hospital to get immediate treatment. What does 'excruciating' mean?

• slight

• severe

• mild

• light

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The singer won first place in the talent contest with her phenomenal performance. What does 'phenomenal' mean?

• exceptional

• ordinary

• usual

• common

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Little by little their voices grew louder which made my idea a whisper above the clamour. What is the meaning of 'clamour'?

• discussion

• conversation

• noise

• happiness

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The girl's frail body didn't permit her to take a single step; she stumbled to the ground due to the lack of nutrients and sleep. What does 'frail' mean?

• strong

• lovely

• weak

• healthy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The man walked briskly so he could reach the interview on time. What does 'briskly' mean?

• slowly

• swiftly

• patiently

• comfortably

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D