A desperate trek across America - Vocab

Who is mostly likely to undertake an expedition?

• football players

• mountain climbers

Answer explanation

because they engage in extensive planning for a hazardous journey

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is someone who is unimpeded not likely to face?

• barriers

• success

Answer explanation

because a person who is unimpeded does not face any obstacles in his or her path

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which event is a person most likely to perceive as interminable?

• boring lecture

• exciting movie

Answer explanation

because something that is uninteresting can seem endless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of these individuals is in dire straits?

• first responder

• hurricane victim

Answer explanation

because a hurricane victim is in need of essential services, such as fresh water, shelter, and food

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Who might look to a posse for help?

• chief of police

• criminal

Answer explanation

because a posse is meant to uphold the law

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

Which branch of the armed forces would dispatch a flotilla?

• army

• navy

Answer explanation

because a flotilla consists of ships, not land vehicles

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Who relied on conquistadors?

• king of Spain

• president of United States

Answer explanation

because the United States never used the conquistadors

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7