Tangerine Vocabulary Review! (pages 1-144)

What does the word "swiveled" mean in the sentence, "I swiveled my head around, still pedaling, and looked back" ?

• To turn around a central point, or make something do this.

• To walk in a circular motion.

• To stand still while looking around.

• To pedal backwards.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of "hysterically" as used in the sentence, "I burst through the front door, crying hysterically" ?

• In a calm and composed manner.

• Unable to control your behavior or emotions because you are very upset, afraid, excited, etc.

• Laughing uncontrollably.

• Speaking in a very low tone.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

According to the sentence, "Slowly, surely, stalking his way down Interstate 10," what does "stalking" imply?

• To hunt for food.

• To follow an animal or person quietly in order to catch or kill it.

• To walk casually without a purpose.

• To jog at a steady pace.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "relentlessly" mean?

• Giving up easily.

• Very determined and continuing all the time to try to achieve something.

• Acting without any cheerfulness.

• Stopping frequently.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How is "surpassed" defined in the sentence, "We’ve only had the program for ten years, and we’ve already surpassed the program at Tangerine High" ?

• To fail to meet expectations.

• To be even better or greater than someone or something else.

• To pass something while moving.

• To give up on a program.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "briskly" mean in the context of the sentence, "Mom came out of the office briskly" ?

• Slow and steady.

• Quick and full of energy.

• In a lazy manner.

• With hesitation.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of "calisthenics" as used in the sentence, "The players were doing calisthenics under a troubled- looking sky" ?

• A type of dance.

• A set of mental exercises.

• A set of physical exercises that are intended to make you strong, healthy, and graceful.

• A form of medical treatment.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "transformed" mean according to the sentence, "Once Erik started getting good, though, Dad became transformed" ?

• To remain the same over time.

• To transfer something from one place to another.

• To completely change the appearance, form, or character of something or someone.

• To perform a magic trick.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "abruptly" mean?

• To change in a gradual way

• Sudden and unexpected

• To continue without stopping

• To make a loud noise

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of "startled"?

• Confused

• Surprised

• Amused

• Relieved

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4