The teacher had to ____________________ the student for not following the classroom rules.

• admonish

• praise

• ignore

• reward

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The security guard noticed a ____________________ in the perimeter fence that needed immediate repair.

• breach

• repair

• hole

• gap

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

It's important to be ____________________ when making major life decisions, considering all possible outcomes.

• circumspect

• impulsive

• reckless

• hasty

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During the emergency, the police had to ____________________ civilian vehicles to evacuate people from the danger zone.

• commandeer

• borrow

• sell

• ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The large, __________________________ box was difficult to carry up the narrow staircase.

• cumbersome

• light

• tiny

• fragile

Negotiations reached a ____________________ when neither side was willing to compromise.

• deadlock

• breakthrough

• agreement

• discussion

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The scent of fresh flowers began to ____________________ throughout the room, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

• diffuse

• concentrate

• dissipate

• evaporate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She faced a tough ____________________, unsure whether to accept the job offer or stay at her current position.

• dilemma

• decision

• choice

• situation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The instructions were so confusing that they only served to ____________________ the situation further.

• muddle

• clarify

• simplify

• resolve

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

He was so ____________________ about his political beliefs that he refused to listen to anyone else's perspective.

• opinionated

• indifferent

• unconcerned

• neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4