Clap When You Land Vocabulary List 1

Michael, Ava, and Abigail planned a surprise party for their friend's birthday. However, they started the party before their friend arrived. How would you describe their action using the word 'premature'?

• They started the party at the same time as their friend arrived

• They started the party at the usual or proper time; not early or late

• They started the party after the usual or proper time; too late

• They started the party before the usual or proper time; too early

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Luna, Charlotte, and Avery are all applying for a scholarship at a 'prestigious' university. What does 'prestigious' mean in this context?

• The university has a low reputation or dishonor

• The university has a high reputation or honor

• The university has a mediocre reputation or honor

• The university has no reputation or honor

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Maya, Isla, and Zoe are planning a surprise birthday party for their friend. They are discussing different 'scenarios' for the party. What does 'scenario' mean in this context?

• A fictional story with a moral lesson.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A mathematical equation.

• A description or outline of a possible sequence of events or course of action.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Harper, Maya, and Samuel are planning a trip. If Harper's plan is considered 'ill-fated', what does that mean?

• Harper's plan is destined to have a positive or fortunate outcome.

• Harper's plan is undecided or uncertain.

• Harper's plan is destined to have a neutral or average outcome.

• Harper's plan is destined to have a negative or unfortunate outcome.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Anika is telling a story about her vacation, but Aiden thinks she is being 'exaggerated'. What does 'exaggerated' mean in this context?

• To ignore or disregard something.

• To overstate or overemphasize something.

• To accurately describe something.

• To understate or downplay something.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In a science experiment, Michael, Luna, and Ava observed that a certain chemical reaction always produced the same result. How would they describe this reaction?

• Random or unpredictable

• Boring or uninteresting

• Anticipated or expected

• Cannot be anticipated or expected

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Michael is known to be very 'dedicated' in his studies. What does 'dedicated' mean in this context?

• Michael is devoted or committed to his studies

• Michael is apathetic towards his studies

• Michael is indifferent about his studies

• Michael is uninterested in his studies

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Abigail, Emma, and Aria are planning a surprise party for their friend. They are discussing the 'potential' of their friend finding out about the surprise. What does 'potential' mean in this context?

• The certainty or guarantee of their friend finding out about the surprise party in the future.

• The inability or incapability of their friend finding out about the surprise party in the future.

• The possibility or capability of their friend finding out about the surprise party in the future.

• The likelihood of their friend having found out about the surprise party in the past.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In a school project, Liam, Luna, and Rohan are discussing their 'expectation' for the outcome of their project. What does the word 'expectation' mean in this context?

• A feeling of disappointment or dissatisfaction.

• A state of confusion or uncertainty.

• A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.

• A physical object or material possession.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Noah, Evelyn, and Abigail are discussing the loss of a friend's family member. What should they offer to their friend in this situation?

• Expressions of joy or happiness

• Words of encouragement or praise

• Acts of celebration or excitement

• Expressions of sympathy or sorrow

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6