English Vocabulary Challenge

Complete this sentence: Nawawi found football to be a beneficial sport because...

hint: beneficial means 'useful'

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

'We found the roller coaster ride so exhilarating that we wanted to have another go at it. From the context, what does 'exhilarating' mean?

• Exciting

• Depressing

• Tiring

• Boring

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word has the closest meaning to the word 'meaningfully'?

• in a worthwhile manner

• in an enjoyable manner

• in a honest manner

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CCSS.L.3.2E

'Can I have your undivided attention?' Mr Wee said. From this context, what is word that best fits the meaning 'undivided'?

• sincere

• regular

• complete

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

We would comforted by the fact that our pet dog no longer had to be in pain. Which word here has the meaning that is closest to the word 'comforted'

• satisfied

• saddened

• relieved

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

'No more homework, no more please?' Izdi lamented.

What is the meaning of the word 'lamented'?

• snapped

• groaned

• slept

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Terry's encouragements impacted my life. What could 'impacted' mean?

• slayed

• influenced

• scolded

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CCSS.L.5.5C

A motivational speaker once said 'It is important to not take anything for granted.' What does this speaker mean?

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

This pair of Vans shoes is a very valuable gift to me because it was from my best friend. What word has the closest meaning to the word 'valuable'?

• special

• expensive

• rare

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Danial would always pick himself up after every setback. Which phrase best describes 'pick himself up'?

• stand up from the floor

• overcome a difficult situation

• recall happy memories

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B