Roald Dahl's The Witches - Ch. 1-7

Choose the best definition for the word 'horrid'.

• very nice, pleasant, or delightful
• moderately unpleasant or disagreeable
• extremely unpleasant, disagreeable, or shocking
• mildly shocking or surprising

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the best definition for the word 'stench'.

• A faint scent
• A strong and unpleasant smell
• A neutral odor
• A pleasant aroma

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the best definition for the word 'appalling'.

• Satisfying or pleasing; good or pleasant
• Exciting or thrilling; very enjoyable
• Ordinary or average; not particularly good or bad
• Causing shock or horror; very bad or unpleasant

Choose the best definition for the word 'ruse'.

• A genuine act of kindness
• A random and unpredictable event
• A trick or a deceptive action
• A straightforward and honest approach

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the best definition for the word 'mercy'.

• Compassion or forgiveness
• Greed or selfishness
• Indifference or apathy
• Punishment or retribution

Choose the best definition for the word 'devilry'.

• Mischievous pranks or practical jokes
• Wicked or evil behavior or actions
• Religious rituals or ceremonies
• Kind or benevolent behavior or actions

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose the best definition for the word 'absurdity'.

• Something that is ordinary and commonplace.
• Something that is sensible and practical.
• Something that is completely rational and logical.
• Something that is extremely unreasonable, illogical, or ridiculous.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

Choose the best definition for the word 'quirky'.

• Having or characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits or qualities.
• Having or characterized by boring or uninteresting traits or qualities.
• Having or characterized by serious or solemn traits or qualities.
• Having or characterized by normal or predictable traits or qualities.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose the best definition for the word 'enthralled'.

• to captivate or hold someone's attention completely
• to annoy or irritate someone
• to confuse or puzzle someone
• to bore or disinterest someone

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose the best definition for the word 'quaking'.

• Sleeping or resting
• Singing or humming
• Shaking or trembling
• Jumping or leaping

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CCSS.L.5.4A