The Day I saved A Life Vocabulary

During a school debate about recycling initiatives, Tom finally conceded that Sarah's points about environmental impact were valid. What does "conceded" mean in this context?

• He strongly disagreed

• He admitted he was wrong

• He continued the argument

• He changed the subject

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

When she heard she had won the art competition, Anna was ecstatic and couldn't stop jumping with joy. What does "ecstatic" mean here?

• Extremely happy

• Very confused

• Deeply disappointed

• Slightly pleased

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

The teacher explained that respect is the keystone of classroom management, essential for maintaining order. What does "keystone" imply in this scenario?

• A rarely used strategy

• A minor rule

• The central supporting element

• An outdated method

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Emma decided to lobby the school board to introduce healthier lunch options. What does "lobby" mean in this sentence?

• To request

• To complain loudly

• To silently protest

• To casually suggest

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The scientist at the university lecture discussed the ethical concerns around vivisection for medical research. What is "vivisection"?

• The study of live plants

• Dissection of living organisms

• Observation of animal behavior

• conservation of endangered species

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

After some initial resistance, Mark conceded that the new company policy might actually improve productivity. What does "conceded" mean here?

• He accepted reluctantly

• He ignored the facts

• He promoted a different idea

• He quickly agreed

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

On hearing her favorite song, Claire felt ecstatic and started to dance. What does "ecstatic" describe?

• Feeling bored

• Feeling incredibly joyful

• Feeling confused

• Feeling uninterested

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

The engineer described how the keystone in the bridge design ensures stability and integrity of the structure. What does "keystone" refer to?

• The least important part

• The decorative element

• The critical component

• The external appearance

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4