Word Choice Activity Pt.2

The students of LJP were not happy with the gradual improvement of Covid-19 cases in the city of Atlanta. They wanted to return to school immediately. What does gradual mean in the sentence?

• slow

• rapid

• no improvement

• great

After being online for six months, the students grew impatient with the virtual learning experience. What does impatient mean in this sentence?

• excited

• unable to wait; restless

• antsy

• unhappy

Tony was bewildered when he saw Mr. Robinson writing letters on the board that were to be added and subtracted. "Aren't letters for reading and writing in ELA class?", Tony asked. How was Tony feeling?

• amused

• confused

• tired

• energetic

During the graduation, the students walked down the aisle in a procession. What does procession mean in the sentence?

• in a chaotic fashion

• skipping

• in a coordinated manner

• in a somber fashion

After spending an entire day online, students grow weary by the close of the day. What does the italicized word mean?

• impatient

• energetic

• hungry

• tired

After dropping his phone in the toilet, KamRon repeatedly pressed and held the power button, but the phone was unresponsive. What does unresponsive mean in the sentence?

• not reacting to input

• cracked

• full of water

• overheated

After Tiko dashed out of the door, Ms. Sutton tried to coax him into the house with a puppy treat. One can infer that Ms. Sutton was trying to:

• get the puppy to do what she wants.

• get the puppy to eat a treat.

• get the puppy to learn obedience.

• get the puppy to

The curling iron was so hot, that the young lady singed her hair. What does singe mean in this sentence?

• curled

• straightened

• burned

• none of the above

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to each bold-faced/underlined word:

For some people who sustain a serious physical injury, they never fully recover to 100 percent of their health.

• endure

• pause

• avoid

• choose

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to each bold-faced/underlined word:

It is a preposterous idea that you can buy a brand new car for $100.

• realistic

• popular

• absurd

• wise