The Westing Game chapters 6-9 Vocabulary

In a classroom, Ava, Scarlett, and Abigail were given a task by their teacher. Despite the teacher's instructions, Scarlett acted 'defiantly'. What does this mean?

• Scarlett had a feeling or belief that someone is guilty of something

• Scarlett did two events that happen at the same time

• Scarlett was refusing to obey something or someone

• Scarlett provided proof that a person was somewhere else when a crime occurred

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Evelyn has a feeling or belief that Oliver took her pencil without asking. How would you describe Evelyn's state of mind?

• Evelyn is refusing to obey something or someone

• Evelyn is in a state of 'suspicion'

• Evelyn and Oliver's situation is an example of two events that happen at the same time

• Evelyn has proof that Benjamin was somewhere else when the pencil disappeared

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CCSS.RL.5.6

During a school trip, a theft occurred in the museum. The school authorities suspect that one of the students might be involved. Ethan claims he has an 'alibi'. What does this mean?

• Ethan and William were participating in a quiz at the same time

• Ethan has proof that he was with Harper in the cafeteria when the crime occurred

• Ethan has a feeling or belief that William is guilty of the theft

• Ethan is refusing to obey the school authorities' investigation

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CCSS.RI.5.4

Emma and Benjamin planned to meet at the park at 5 PM. Liam, who was unaware of their plans, also decided to go to the park at the same time. What does this situation best illustrate?

• A coincidence, as two events happened at the same time

• Emma and Benjamin refusing to obey something or someone

• A feeling or belief that Emma and Benjamin are guilty of something

• Proof that Liam was somewhere else when a coincidence occurred

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CCSS.RI.5.3

Michael is often hesitant to speak up in class discussions. This behavior can be described as being 'timid'. What does the word 'timid' mean?

• Lacking self-confidence

• Proof that a person was somewhere else when a crime occurred

• Refusing to obey something or someone

• A feeling or belief that someone is guilty of something

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

During a soccer match, Nora fell and couldn't move her legs. Emma and Aria rushed to help her. What does this situation imply about Nora's condition?

• Nora cannot move certain parts of her body because she is paralyzed.

• Nora is refusing to obey something or someone

• Two events that happen at the same time

• A feeling or belief that Nora is guilty of something

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CCSS.RL.5.1