Chapter 10- 12Vocabulary : The Giver

What does the word "torrent" most closely mean as used in the context of these chapters?

• A gentle breeze

• A strong, fast-moving stream of water

• A small, trickling stream

• A dry riverbed

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word best describes something that is "conspicuous"?

• Invisible

• Noticeable

• Ordinary

• Hidden

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

If someone is "dumbfounded," how are they likely feeling?

• Angry

• Joyful

• Speechless with amazement

• Very talkative

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does "admonition" most closely mean?

• A warning or reprimand

• A celebration

• A question

• A solution

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The term "conveyance" refers to what?

• The act of meditation

• The process of decaying

• The act of transporting someone or something from one place to another

• The process of making something

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

If something is described as "obsolete," what does that mean?

• It is brand new

• It is widely used

• It is no longer produced or used; out of date

• It is highly valuable

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word "torrent" correctly?

• He whispered a torrent of secrets into her ear.

• The torrent of rain made it impossible to see the road ahead.

• She completed the project in a torrent of time.

• The cake was decorated with a torrent of icing.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose the sentence where "conspicuous" is used correctly.

• She tried to be conspicuous at the party by hiding in the corner.

• The conspicuous painting stood out against the plain white walls.

• He wore a conspicuous outfit to blend in with the crowd.

• The cat was conspicuous by its absence.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which sentence correctly uses "dumbfounded"?

• She was dumbfounded by the simple math problem.

• The magician left the audience dumbfounded with his incredible trick.

• He was so dumbfounded that he couldn't stop talking.

• The teacher was dumbfounded by the student's perfect attendance.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Identify the sentence where "admonition" is used correctly.

• He received an admonition for arriving late to work again.

• The party was full of admonition and laughter.

• She expressed her admonition by sending a thank you card.

• The recipe included a special admonition for adding salt.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4