Vocabulary Eruption M3W1 HMH

What is the definition of the word "victim"?

• A person who causes harm to others

• A person who suffers from an event or action

• A person who observes an event

• A person who plans an event

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

Choose the correct sentence using the word "spontaneous".

• The spontaneous eruption was carefully planned.

• Her spontaneous laughter filled the room with joy.

• The spontaneous meeting was scheduled weeks in advance.

• He was spontaneous in his detailed planning.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "seismographs" refer to?

• Instruments that measure temperature

• Instruments that measure wind speed

• Instruments that measure earthquakes

• Instruments that measure rainfall

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.RI.5.4

Use the word "evacuation" in a sentence.

• The evacuation was unnecessary because everyone stayed.

• The evacuation plan was ignored by the authorities.

• The evacuation of the building was completed safely.

• The evacuation caused more people to enter the building.

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CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.5.4

What is a "reservoir"?

• A place where animals are kept

• A natural or artificial lake used to store something like water or magma

• A type of plant that grows in water

• A tool used for measuring water levels

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

Choose the correct sentence using the word "conferring".

• The teachers were conferring about the new curriculum.

• The conferring was done silently in the library.

• Conferring is a type of dance performed at festivals.

• The conferring was a loud and noisy event.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What are "consequences"?

• Rewards given for good behavior

• Events that happen without any cause

• Results or effects of an action or condition

• Plans made for future actions

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

Use the word "widespread" in a sentence.

• The widespread rumor was only known by a few people.

• The widespread use of technology has changed communication.

• The widespread disease affected only one small village.

• The widespread event was attended by a handful of people.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.5.4

What does "alarming" mean?

• Causing a sense of calm and peace

• Causing fear or concern

• Being very quiet and unnoticed

• Being very funny and entertaining

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose the correct sentence using the word "tremor".

• The tremor was a gentle breeze on a sunny day.

• The tremor caused the leaves to fall from the trees.

• The tremor was so strong it knocked over the building.

• The tremor was a small earthquake that shook the ground.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4