The Banana Tree Vocabulary

Which word best describes a situation that causes great damage or suffering?

• merciless

• calamity

• tormented

• impeded

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "merciless" mean?

• Showing kindness

• Without pity or compassion

• Easily influenced

• Filled with regret

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means to block or delay the progress of something?

• Relentlessly

• Calamity

• Tormented

• Impeded

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"Relentlessly" is closest in meaning to:

• Occasionally

• Gently

• Persistently

• Carelessly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence "The merciless ruler showed no compassion," what could replace "merciless"?

• Benevolent

• Ruthless

• Generous

• Sympathetic

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

A natural disaster like a devastating earthquake would be considered a:

• Calamity

• Torment

• Impediment

• Relentless event

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

If someone pursues a goal "relentlessly," they:

• Give up easily

• Take frequent breaks

• Proceed with caution
  

• Keep going without stopping

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word describes a person who feels extreme mental or physical pain?

• Impeded

• Merciless

• Tormented

• Relentless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"The project was impeded by lack of funding." In this sentence, "impeded" means:

• Accelerated

• Hindered

• Supported

• Completed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A