Vocabulary Quiz - War Stories Chapter 1-8

In a news report about a recent earthquake, Anika and Kai heard the term "casualties" when the newscaster talked about the number of missing people. What does the word "casualties" mean in this context?

• Persons lost during the disaster

• Complete confusion and disorder

• Broke apart into small particles

• Seeming to be deserving of praise or honor

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In a classroom, Abigail and Michael were working on a group project. Suddenly, all the papers and materials on their table fell down, creating a mess. How would you describe the situation on their table?

• Persons lost during warfare

• Complete confusion, disorder, and chaos

• Broke apart into small particles

• Seeming to be deserving of praise or honor

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

During a science experiment, Michael, Rohan, and Noah observed that a solid substance disintegrated. What does the word "disintegrated" mean in this context?

• Persons lost during warfare

• Complete confusion and disorder

• Broke apart into small particles

• Seeming to be deserving of praise or honor

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In a school play, Avery played a character of a royal family that was often described as "glorified". What does this mean?

• Persons lost during warfare

• Complete confusion and disorder

• Broke apart into small particles

• Seeming to be deserving of praise or honor

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

When the teacher announced that Scarlett, Nora, and Henry had successfully completed their project, she said they had "liberated" themselves from the burden of the assignment. What does the word "liberated" mean in this context?

• Persons lost during warfare

• Complete confusion and disorder

• Broke apart into small particles

• Set free

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Henry is constantly thinking about a particular video game. What can this be described as?

• Persons lost during warfare

• An obsession

• Broke apart into small particles

• Seeming to be deserving of praise or honor

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

While walking on a narrow, icy path, Luna described her situation as "precarious." What does the word "precarious" mean in this context?

• Persons lost during warfare

• Complete confusion and disorder

• Dangerously insecure or unsteady

• Seeming to be deserving of praise or honor

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Grace, Sophia, and Isla are planning a surprise party for their friend. They are all feeling "psyched". What does this mean?

• They are lost during the party planning process

• They are experiencing complete confusion and disorder

• They are breaking apart into small particles

• They are excited and full of anticipation

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In a debate competition, Luna argued vehemently for her team's position. What does the word "vehemently" mean in this context?

• Persons lost during warfare

• Complete confusion and disorder

• Broke apart into small particles

• Forcefully or energetically due to strong emotion

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Abigail, Charlotte, and Priya are planning a hiking trip. They found a trail that is described as "dangerously insecure or unsteady". Which word best describes this trail?

• Casualties

• Chaos

• Precarious

• Glorified

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4