Word Choice Practice 1 Gift of the Magi

Had the queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window some day to dry just to depreciate Her Majesty's jewels and gifts. 

What is the meaning of the word depreciate as it is used in the passage?

• impress

• diminish 

• overthrow

• please

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Had the queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window some day to dry just to depreciate Her Majesty's jewels and gifts.

Which phrase best helps clarify the meaning of depreciate?

•   “Now, there were two possessions of the James Dillingham Youngs in which they both took a mighty pride.”

• “...Della would have let her hair hang out the window some day to dry...”

• “Jim would have pulled out his watch every time he passed, just to see him pluck at his beard with envy.”

• “So now Della’s beautiful hair fell about her rippling and shining like a cascade...”

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of the word faltered as it is used in the passage?

• hesitated

• broke down 

• thought

• quickened 

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which phrase best helps clarify the meaning of faltered?

• “Now, there were two possessions of the James Dillingham Youngs in which they both took a mighty pride.”

• “It reached below her knee and made itself almost a garment for her.”

• “And then she did it up nervously and quickly.”

• “...stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet.”

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4