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Cougars Vocabulary Challenge

Authored by Johnny Phung

English

5th Grade

CCSS covered

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Cougars Vocabulary Challenge
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word 'ferocious' as used in the sentence: The cougar is a ferocious predator?

gentle and friendly

slow and lazy

shy and timid

extremely fierce or violent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence, 'The cougar stealthily stalked its prey,' what does the word 'stealthily' mean?

in a secretive or sneaky manner

in a friendly and welcoming manner

in a slow and lazy manner

in a loud and boisterous manner

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Provide a synonym for the word 'prowl' as used in the sentence: The cougar began to prowl through the forest in search of food.

eat

run

stalk

sleep

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the meaning of the word 'sleek' as used in the sentence: The cougar's sleek coat allowed it to move silently through the underbrush.

Thin, weak, and frail

Smooth, glossy, and well-groomed

Loud, obnoxious, and clumsy

Rough, dull, and messy

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence, 'The cougar's eyes gleamed in the darkness,' what does the word 'gleamed' imply?

Shining or reflecting light

Making a loud noise

Moving quickly through the air

Feeling sad or upset

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word 'menacing' as used in the sentence: The cougar let out a menacing growl, warning the hikers to stay away?

pleasant

harmless

friendly

threatening or dangerous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Provide a synonym for the word 'stalk' as used in the sentence: The cougar silently stalked its prey through the dense foliage.

prowl

eat

sleep

run

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

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