Unit 2 Vocabulary Review

When the United States was founded, only 20-25% of the population had the right to vote. This means 75% of the people living in the original 13 states had no say in the government.

75% of the people in the U.S. at its founding experienced __________.

• Beseeched

• Deter

• Illusion

• Oppression

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

When her students turned in work late, Ms. Bain took off half the points because she hoped a serious penalty would prevent them from doing it again.

Ms. Bain tried to _________ late work.

• Beseeched

• Deter

• Illusion

• Oppression

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

When Jayla looked out the window, the sunshine made her think it was warm outside, but, in fact, it was freezing cold.

The warmth was an ________.

• Beseeched

• Deter

• Illusion

• Oppression

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Some community members went to the mayor's office to persuade him not to close the library. They gave him a long list of reasons why the library was important to them and begged him to change his plan.

The community _____ the mayor to keep the library open.

• Beseeched

• Deter

• Illusion

• Oppression

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Mr. Carter stopped the class and asked everyone to look at Leilani's artwork. He told them that Leilani's painting showed incredible creativity and skill.

Mr. Carter ______ Leilani.

• Beseeched

• Deter

• Commended

• Oppression

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Jake's family wanted to get on the road early to avoid traffic, so they packed for their trip the night before.

Jake's family wanted to ____ early.

• Dispelled

• Embark

• Faltered

• Improbable

• Inflict

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Ms. Grace knew her students lost focus when they were bored, so she used music, games, and prizes to keep them engaged.

Ms. Grace ______ boredom.

• Dispelled

• Embark

• Faltered

• Improbable

• Inflict

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

It was Sean's first time ice skating. As he moved around the rink, he was very wobbly.

Sean _____.

• Dispelled

• Embark

• Faltered

• Improbable

• Inflict

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Alaina's favorite video game was one where she played as different monsters. The goal for the monster was to try to damage a city in the fastest time possible.

The monsters _____ damage to the city.

• Dispelled

• Embark

• Faltered

• Improbable

• Inflicted

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Oscar dreamed of being a famous Rockstar, but he did not sing very well, and he refused to learn how to play any instruments.

Oscar's dream is ________.

• Dispelled

• Embark

• Faltered

• Improbable

• Inflicted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4