ViC: Advg. Ch 4

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

Nick's mom often [berates] him. And if she is not yelling at him, then she ignores him.

• encourages
• scolds
• ignores
• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

My cousin's recent moodiness has [estranged] some of his friends from him.

They are not calling or hanging out like they normally do.

• staying away

• always supporting

• encouraged
• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

She was [euphoric] when she saw her test grade. She was smiling all day as she thought about her A.

• extremely sad
• extremely happy
• indifferent
• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

Children can be [impetuous] and do not think about the consequences of their actions. For instance, they will throw rocks at cars not caring about the outcome.

• scared

• thoughtful
• careful
• None of the above.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

My parents are not [infallible]. They make mistakes as adults as I do as a kid too.

• not perfect or incapable of making mistakes
• always right or flawless
• capable of making perfect decisions
• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

Some love [maudlin] movies about orphans or sad puppies. I prefer comedies.

• documentaries about wildlife
• focused on action and adventure
• overly sentimental or emotional
• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

When my baby brother was born, my little sister [regressed]. Even though she was 7 years old, she started sucking her thumb again.

• started acting like a teenager
• returned to an earlier behavior or state
• became more independent
• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

Johnny had to [relinquish] his food before going into the restaurant. No one is allowed to bring in outside food.

• keep
• consume
• order
• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

Smart phones have become [ubiquitous] in schools.

Almost every single student, and staff, have one.

• rarely seen
• present everywhere

• limited to teachers
• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

(Directions: Based on how it is used, what does the word in brackets [ ] most likely mean. )

My mom had reached the [zenith] of her career when she was promoted to the president of the company that she had worked for the last 20 years.

• a temporary setback
• the highest point or peak

• a gradual decline
• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5