You are walking alone on a dark street at night. Suddenly, you see a shadowy figure that is presenting, suggesting, or constituting a harm or threat. What word best describes this figure?

• Menacing

• Debacle

• Vivid

• Abrupt

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Imagine you are an artist trying to paint a landscape. You want your painting to have the appearance of vigorous life or freshness and produce a strong or clear impression on the senses. Which of the following words best describes this?

• Attributes

• Allude

• Vivid

• Ardent

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Imagine you are a skilled magician who is known for adroitly (with skill) evading capture. Now, you are in a situation where you need to escape the perception, understanding, or grasp of a keen detective. What would you do?

• Act Imprudently

• Elude

• Surpass

• Face a Debacle

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Imagine you saw your friend copying in an exam. You didn't report it to the teacher, essentially treating this blameworthy act as acceptable. What is this action called?

• Attributes

• Imprudent

• Cease

• Condone

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Imagine you are writing a novel and you want to describe a character. You want to ascribe a quality, character, or characteristic to them. What term would you use for this?

• Affable

• Bewilder

• Attributes

• Surpass

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Imagine you are reading a comic book. One of the characters is always making light-hearted jokes and seems to be constantly curious or puzzled. How would you describe this character's behavior?

• Quizzical

• Bewilder

• Cease

• Menacing

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

You are participating in a marathon and you notice that you are greatly exceeding others and performing at a very high degree. What word best describes your performance?

• Surmount

• Affable

• Surpass

• Elude

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

You are writing a character for your novel who is characterized by warmth of feeling and typically expresses this through eager zealous support or activity. This character also has a fiery, hot temperament. Which word best describes this character?

• Vivid

• Ardent

• Attributes

• Cunning

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Imagine you are at a social gathering where you meet a person who is very pleasant and at ease while talking to others. This person's behavior is characterized by ease and friendliness. Which word best describes this person's demeanor?

• Imprudent

• Condone

• Cunning

• Affable

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Imagine you are a project manager and your project has failed miserably, causing a great disaster for your company. What term would you use to describe this situation?

• Quizzical

• Debacle

• Surpass

• Imprudent

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4