The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Ch 1-10 Vocabulary Practice Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'taut'?

• soft or pliable

• stretched or pulled tight

• loose or slack

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose the synonym for the word 'hail':

• come from

• salute

• ignore

• dismiss

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the opposite of the word 'abounded'?

• flourished

• thrived

• existed

• lacked

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word 'ailment' mean?

• A temporary feeling of discomfort

• A common cold or flu

• A physical or mental illness or disorder

• A minor injury or pain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose the synonym for the word 'lavish':

• frugal

• modest

• plain

• extravagant

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word 'commotion' mean?

• A state of calm and quiet

• A musical instrument

• A type of transportation

• A state of confused and noisy disturbance

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of the word 'famine'?

• A widespread scarcity of food causing hunger and starvation

• A temporary shortage of food causing inconvenience

• A disease that affects crops and reduces their yield

• A sudden increase in food production leading to abundance

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Choose the synonym for the word 'woeful':

• Joyful

• Excited

• Happy

• Sorrowful

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the opposite of the word 'feeble'?

• strong

• weak

• fragile

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word 'dismal' mean?

• Depressing, dreary, or gloomy

• Cheerful, bright, or sunny

• Exciting, thrilling, or exhilarating

• Lively, energetic, or vibrant

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4