The City of Ember Vocabulary Week 2

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English
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5th Grade
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Cayenne Somsanith
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'pungent' mean?
having a mild taste or smell
having a strong, sharp taste or smell
having a sweet taste or smell
having no taste or smell
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the synonym for 'gruff':
polite
rough
gentle
smooth
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'singed' mean?
to wet or dampen
to burn or scorch slightly
to freeze or solidify
to soften or melt
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the antonym for 'defiant':
compliant
submissive
obedient
docile
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'summon' mean?
To hide or conceal someone or something
To ignore or disregard someone or something
To banish or send away someone or something
To call upon or request someone or something to appear or be present
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the synonym for 'incomprehensible':
unintelligible
confusing
clear
understandable
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'painstakingly' mean?
quickly and carelessly
with great care, effort, and attention to detail
without any effort
haphazardly
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
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