Inferring vocabulary

Victorius, Rome's very own champion -- once their greatest hero of all time.

• bad guy

• winner of all the competitions

• emperor or ruler

• time

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

I know of a farm in Hispania. They have some of the best-kept stables in the Empire.

• rivers and streams

• different kinds of animals

• place for horses and cows

• houses

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

"You are a fool zebra," shouted Victorius. "I gave you a chance, yet you spurned it."

• have a lot of options

• said yes to something

• threw up

• said no in a rude way

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Victorius exploded into a rage! He swiped at Julius, pounding his shield mercilessly.

• done without stopping/letting up

• without a sword

• with a sword

• on a rhythm

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Julius couldn't believe he was still alive. He tried to stand, but collapsed with exhaustion.

• tried

• died

• surprised

• fell down

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"You really showed those Romans. They'll never underestimate you again."

• believe in someone

• think someone is less than they really are

• put someone under the ground in a dungeon

• hurt

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Now please -- go and take your freedom. You deserve it!

• can get away with something

• hate

• should get it

• should NOT get something

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Everyone gasped. Even Hadrian took a step back in shock.

• many people

• sat down

• yelled loudly because they are angry

• breathe in quickly because of surprise

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

A rotting old arena creaked in the sea wind.

• tired

• falling apart

• strong

• loud

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

"Ere, what's all this nonsense? I'm not fighting a horse!"

• surprise

• angry

• something amazing

• something silly

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6