Vocabulary Test BWD Ch. 1-10

What is the meaning of the word 'skid' in the sentence 'He skidded to the stop and smiled right at me.'?

• To stop suddenly

• To slide or slip

• To run quickly

• To jump high

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the word 'missionary' in the sentence 'Before I was born, he was a missionary in India and that is how I got my first name.'?

• A doctor

• A teacher

• A religious worker

• A scientist

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the word 'suffering' in the sentence 'You are a suffering dog, so maybe he will take to you right away. Maybe he’ll let me keep you.'?

• Feeling happy

• Feeling sad or in pain

• Feeling angry

• Feeling scared

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the word 'sermon' in the sentence 'He was working on a sermon and kind of muttering to himself.'?

• A type of food

• A type of music

• A type of dance

• A religious speech or talk

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the word 'motto' in the sentence 'The building used to be a Pick-It-Quick store, and when you walk in the front door, the first thing you see is the Pick-It-Quick motto.'?

• A type of animal

• A type of plant

• A type of building

• A short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the word 'congregation' in the sentence 'People bring in their own fold up chairs and lawn chairs, and so sometimes it looks more like the congregation is watching a parade or sitting at a barbecue instead of being at church.'?

• A group of people who work together

• A group of people who live in the same area

• A group of people who study together

• A group of people who worship together

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the word 'peculiar' in the sentence 'But then I became aware of a very peculiar smell, a very strong smell.'?

• Normal or ordinary

• Strange or unusual

• Beautiful or attractive

• Boring or dull

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the word 'recall' in the sentence 'I imagine I’m the only one that even recalls that bear.'?

• To remember or bring back to mind

• To forget or lose

• To imagine or create

• To see or notice

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the word 'furious' in the sentence 'And Winn-Dixie, who was standing on the other side of the window, pulled up his lip and showed me his teeth and sneezed and wagged his tail something furious.'?

• Feeling happy

• Feeling sad or in pain

• Feeling angry

• Feeling scared

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the word 'irritate' in the sentence '“Gertrude!” somebody screamed in a real irritating voice.'?

• To make someone laugh

• To make someone cry

• To make someone angry or annoyed

• To make someone scared

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4