Vocabulary weeks 9 & 10

Use the word "reverence" in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The teacher showed reverence by ignoring the student's question.

• The students showed reverence by standing silently during the ceremony.

• The dog showed reverence by barking loudly at the stranger.

• The artist showed reverence by painting quickly and carelessly.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "distraught."

• She was distraught after winning the lottery.

• He was distraught when he couldn't find his lost puppy.

• The distraught weather was sunny and warm.

• The cake was distraught with too much frosting.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the sentence that uses "bystander" correctly.

• The bystander was the main speaker at the event.

• The bystander actively participated in the race.

• The bystander watched the parade pass by without getting involved.

• The bystander was the leader of the group.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Identify the sentence that uses "wince" appropriately.

• She winced with joy when she heard the good news.

• He winced in pain when he stubbed his toe.

• The wince was a delicious dessert.

• The wince was a type of dance move.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the correct use of the word "irate."

• The irate customer calmly thanked the manager.

• The irate teacher smiled and praised the students.

• The irate driver honked loudly in traffic.

• The irate cat purred contentedly.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the sentence that correctly uses "endeavor."

• She endeavored to finish her homework by watching TV.

• His endeavor to climb the mountain was successful.

• The endeavor was a type of fruit.

• The endeavor was a quiet evening at home.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Identify the sentence that uses "laborious" correctly.

• The laborious task was completed in a few seconds.

• The laborious journey was quick and easy.

• The laborious project took several weeks to finish.

• The laborious meal was a simple sandwich.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence that uses "pique" correctly.

• The story piqued her interest, and she read it all night.

• The pique was a type of bird.

• He piqued the ball across the field.

• The pique was a gentle breeze.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Select the sentence that correctly uses "precede."

• The dessert will precede the main course.

• The introduction will precede the main text in the book.

• The night will precede the day.

• The ending will precede the beginning.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Identify the sentence that uses "superficial" correctly.

• The superficial wound required immediate surgery.

• The superficial analysis provided deep insights.

• The superficial scratch barely damaged the surface.

• The superficial conversation was deeply meaningful.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F