HP 9-10 Vocab

What does the word "prodding" mean in the sentence: "She kept prodding him to finish his homework"?

• Ignoring

• Poking or urging

• Complimenting

• Avoiding

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word means the opposite of "spite"?

• Kindness

• Anger

• Jealousy

• Sadness

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

In the sentence "He was boastful about his achievements," what does "boastful" mean?

• Humble

• Proud

• Sad

• Angry

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the meaning of "askew" in the sentence: "The picture hung askew on the wall"?

• Straight

• Crooked

• Bright

• Clean

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Use a dictionary to find the pronunciation of the word "wafting."

• /wæftɪŋ/

• /wɔːftɪŋ/

• /weɪftɪŋ/

• /wɒftɪŋ/

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

What does "looming" mean in the sentence: "A storm was looming on the horizon"?

• Disappearing

• Approaching

• Celebrating

• Ignoring

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word is a synonym for "flanked"?

• Surrounded

• Ignored

• Destroyed

• Created

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

In the sentence "The smell of cookies was wafting through the air," what does "wafting" mean?

• Floating gently

• Falling quickly

• Running fast

• Hiding quietly

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the meaning of "spite" in the sentence: "He refused to help out of spite"?

• Generosity

• Malice

• Happiness

• Fear

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Use a thesaurus to find a synonym for "boastful."

• Modest

• Arrogant

• Shy

• Quiet

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall