Vocabulary Quiz, HMH "Two legs or one?"

What does the word "scurry" most closely mean?

• To walk slowly and leisurely

• To run quickly with small steps

• To stand still

• To fly high

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

Which of the following sentences uses "procession" correctly?

• The cats scurried through the kitchen.

• The soldiers marched in a solemn procession through the streets.

• He stood upright all day, even though he was tired.

• She moved in a dignified manner across the room.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

Which of the following best describes someone who is "dignified"?

• They are anxious and always in a hurry.

• They behave in a serious and respectful way.

• They are quick to lose their temper.

• They always try to remain hidden from view.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Which word best fits this definition: "Standing or sitting in a straight position"?

• Scurry

• Procession

• Upright

• Dignified

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

In which situation would someone most likely "scurry"?

• At a formal dinner

• While giving a speech

• While being late for the bus

• During a slow parade

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

The mouse quickly __________ across the floor, trying to escape the cat.

• strolled

• scurried

• crawled

• wandered

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.K.5D

The royal family walked in a slow, dignified __________ during the ceremony.

• sprint

• jog

• procession

• run

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.2.4B

Even in challenging situations, she always behaves in a __________ manner, never losing her cool.

• frantic

• dignified

• hasty

• nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

He sat __________ in his chair, his posture perfect, as he listened attentively.

• slouched

• sprawled

• upright

• hunched

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

As soon as the alarm went off, people began to __________ around the office, trying to pack their belongings quickly.

• stroll

• meander

• scurry

• saunter

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6