Flocabulary Yellow 14

What does the word "allege" most closely mean?

• Deny

• Suggest without proof

• Prove

• Whisper

Answer explanation

The word 'allege' most closely means to suggest without proof, as it implies an accusation or claim without concrete evidence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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

• She decided to bellow her secret to her best friend.

• The instructions on the package were difficult to bellow.

• The lion's bellow could be heard across the savannah.

• He chose a soft color to bellow the walls of his room.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The lion's bellow could be heard across the savannah.' uses the word 'bellow' correctly as it describes the loud roar of the lion.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "beseech" mean in the context of someone asking for help?

• To ask for something urgently and fervently

• To demand

• To inquire

• To whisper

Answer explanation

The correct choice 'To ask for something urgently and fervently' accurately defines the meaning of 'beseech' in the context of someone asking for help.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is trying to "clamber" up a hill, what are they doing?

• Walking smoothly

• Sliding down

• Climbing awkwardly or with difficulty

• Running quickly

Answer explanation

If someone is trying to 'clamber' up a hill, they are climbing awkwardly or with difficulty. Clambering implies a struggle or difficulty in ascending the hill.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When you "consult" a book, what are you doing?

• Ignoring it

• Reading it for information

• Writing in it

• Selling it

Answer explanation

When you 'consult' a book, you are reading it for information, not ignoring it, writing in it, or selling it.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the sentence where "allege" is used correctly.

• He decided to allege his coat before leaving.

• They allege that the company was aware of the issue.

• She could allege the music from across the street.

• The chef used a special recipe to allege the sauce.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'They allege that the company was aware of the issue.' uses 'allege' correctly by stating an accusation or claim against the company.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which option best demonstrates the meaning of "bellow" as a form of communication?

• Whispering secrets in a quiet room

• Speaking normally during a conversation

• Shouting loudly in anger or excitement

• Singing softly to oneself

Answer explanation

The correct option for demonstrating the meaning of 'bellow' as a form of communication is shouting loudly in anger or excitement.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In literature, if a character is described as "beseeching" another, what are they likely doing?

• Threatening them

• Begging them earnestly

• Ignoring them

• Laughing at them

Answer explanation

If a character is described as 'beseeching' another in literature, they are likely begging them earnestly.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to "clamber" over obstacles in a race?

• To avoid them entirely

• To observe them from a distance

• To move or climb over them in an awkward way

• To dismantle them

Answer explanation

To 'clamber' over obstacles in a race means to move or climb over them in an awkward way, not to avoid them entirely, observe from a distance, or dismantle them.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

If you need to "consult" with someone, what is your primary goal?

• To argue with them

• To seek their advice or information

• To hire them for a job

• To sell them something

Answer explanation

The primary goal of consulting with someone is to seek their advice or information, not to argue with them, hire them for a job, or sell them something.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6