ZB 6th Grade Vocabulary Lesson 1

Nkosi and Cyrus are working on a craft project. They are trying to create a repeated decorative design or arrangement. What is this called?

• A pattern.

• A type of fabric.

• A mathematical equation.

• A single decorative design or arrangement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Nasir's parents plan to spend the Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family. Which of the following words can describe Nasir and his family's time off?

• retreat

• holiday

• break

• getaway

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Cyrus and Nasir are planning a road trip. Cyrus wants to calculate the distance 'exactly', but Nasir suggests they should calculate it how?

• approximately

• vaguely

• imprecisely

• roughly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Nkosi and Cyrus were participating in a car race. Use the word 'rapid' to describe how Cyrus's car accelerated.

• Cyrus's car accelerated at a moderate speed.

• Cyrus's car accelerated at a slow speed.

• Cyrus's car accelerated at a leisurely speed.

• Cyrus's car accelerated at a rapid speed.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In a group discussion, Cyrus was asked about his opinion on a controversial topic. What does it mean if Cyrus 'admits' his agreement with the controversial topic?

• Cyrus denies or rejects the truth or fact about the topic

• Cyrus ignores or overlooks the truth or fact about the topic

• Cyrus questions or doubts the truth or fact about the topic

• Cyrus acknowledges or confesses to the truth or fact about the topic

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

In a school debate, Nkosi was asked to provide a word that is the opposite of 'complain' when describing Nasir's performance. What word should he use?

• praise

• acclaim

• commend

• applaud

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Cyrus and Maqet are discussing about a wooden chair. Cyrus says it's 'natural' because it's not supernatural or magical. Maqet disagrees and says it's 'natural' because it's not artificial or man-made. In this context, who is using the word 'natural' correctly?

• Cyrus, who is referring to something that is not supernatural or magical

• Maqet, who is describing something that is not organic or biological

• Maqet, who is describing something that is not artificial or man-made

• Cyrus, who is indicating something that is not forced or contrived

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

During a lecture about Black inventors and innovators, Cyrus started to 'daydream'. What does it mean?

• Cyrus started imagining things while he was sleeping

• Cyrus started focusing on his tasks and responsibilities

• Cyrus started indulging in pleasant thoughts or fantasies while he was awake

• Cyrus started engaging in physical activities

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

In a recent English class, Nkosi and Cyrus had a debate. Nkosi was praised for being ____, while Cyrus was criticized for his ____. Which word best describes Nkosi's speech style?

• concise

• rambling

• long-winded

• verbose

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

In a classroom setting, how should Maqet and Cyrus behave during a group discussion?

• They should be disruptive, inattentive, and uncooperative.

• They should be rude, disinterested, and silent.

• They should be respectful, attentive, and participative

• They should be indifferent, distracted, and nonchalant.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6