The Leap by Louise Erdrich (Vocabulary in real world context)

Aria noticed a new store steadily advancing into the market, taking over the spaces of smaller businesses. How would you describe this store's actions using one word?

• Decorated with feathers

• Encroaching

• Eager expectation

• Limiting; tightening

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Henry is a student who is always studying, doing homework, or reading a book. His friends say he is 'perpetually' busy. What does 'perpetually' mean in this context?

• Immediately

• Happening all the time

• Obsolete

• Too old to be usable

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a science experiment, Mia added a chemical to a solution and observed a reaction. Which word best describes if the reaction happened instantly?

• Anticipation

• Constricting

• Intruding

• Instantaneously

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Lily, Abigail, and Emma found an old typewriter in their attic. They were unsure if it was still usable or if it was 'superannuated'. What does 'superannuated' mean in this context?

• Decorated with feathers

• Intruding; steadily advancing

• Eager expectation

• Too old to be usable

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Abigail is eagerly waiting for her birthday party. Which word best describes her feeling?

• Decorated with feathers

• Intruding; steadily advancing

• Eager expectation

• Too old to be usable

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a science experiment, Michael, Kai, and Ava observed that a snake was constricting its prey. What does 'constricting' mean in this context?

• Decorated with feathers

• Intruding; steadily advancing

• Eager expectation

• Limiting; tightening

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Ethan sent a message to Anika and Emma. He expected them to respond 'instantaneously'. What does Ethan expect?

• They will respond immediately

• They will be responding all the time

• They will respond in an obsolete manner

• They will respond in a way that is too old to be usable

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Abigail noticed that Kai's garden was steadily advancing into Mason's yard. How would you describe Kai's garden?

• Decorated with feathers

• Intruding; steadily advancing

• Eager expectation

• Limiting; tightening

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

David found an old computer in his attic. He wonders if it is still usable. Which term best describes the computer if it is too old to be usable?

• Decorated with feathers

• Intruding; steadily advancing

• Eager expectation

• Superannuated

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Samuel wants to send a message to Ethan and Nora that will be delivered instantly. Which word describes this type of message delivery?

• Anticipation

• Constricting

• Intruding

• Instantaneously

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4