The Westing Game chapters 15-19 vocabulary

Ethan was accused of breaking the vase. He said he did it deliberately. What does deliberately mean in this context?

• on purpose

• by accident

• without intention

• randomly

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

James was astounded by the magic trick. What does astounded mean in this context?

• James was showing great surprise

• James was feeling indifferent

• James was feeling sad

• James was feeling angry

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Ava found a wallet on the street and returned it to the police. Later, Benjamin was accused of stealing the wallet. If Ava's actions are considered incriminating, what does it mean?

• It means Ava's actions are making Benjamin appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

• It means Ava's actions are proving Benjamin's innocence

• It means Ava's actions are helping Benjamin escape punishment

• It means Ava's actions are ignoring evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In Lily's latest mystery novel, what is the purpose of her hinting at Mason's secret past?

• to indicate that something is going to happen

• to confuse the reader

• to provide background information

• to summarize the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Arjun, James, and Evelyn are working on a group project. They encounter a problem. What does it mean if they achieve resolution?

• They have found the solution to, or the answer to their problem

• They have just started their problem

• They are continuing with their problem

• They are avoiding their problem

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

David, Avery, and Zoe are discussing their future careers. David wants to be a financier. How would you describe David's career choice?

• a person that knows a lot about making money in the stock market

• a person that knows a lot about gardening

• a person that knows a lot about cooking

• a person that knows a lot about history

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6