"Monsters are Due on Maple Street" Vocab Review

What is the definition of "reluctantly"?

• Happily and eagerly

• Unwillingly and hesitantly

• Quickly and efficiently

• Loudly and clearly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "insomnia"?

• Sleepiness

• Restlessness

• Hunger

• Calmness

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the antonym for "anxious".

• Nervous

• Calm

• Worried

• Fearful

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "idiosyncrasy" mean?

• A common habit

• A unique or peculiar trait

• A boring routine

• A shared tradition

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best fits the sentence: "He was feeling _______ about the upcoming test."

• Apprehensive

• Dense

• Idiosyncratic

• Reluctant

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the synonym for "dense" (as in stupidity).

• Intelligent

• Thickheaded

• Bright

• Clever

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the antonym of "reluctantly"?

• Eagerly

• Slowly

• Quietly

• Sadly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which term fits the sentence: "Her _______ kept her awake all night."

• Apprehension

• Insomnia

• Idiosyncrasy

• Density

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of "apprehensive"?

• Confident and assured

• Fearful and uneasy

• Joyful and excited

• Angry and upset

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "His _______ behavior made him stand out in the crowd."

• Anxious

• Idiosyncratic

• Dense

• Apprehensive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4