The Giver Voc. 2

What is the definition of the word "serene"?

• Angry and loud

• Completely clear and calm

• Busy and chaotic

• Dark and stormy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What part of speech is the word "serene"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

What part of speech is the word "nuisance"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

What is the definition of "nuisance"?

• A pleasant experience

• Anything that disturbs, endangers life, or is offensive

• A type of food

• A form of exercise

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

Which example sentence uses the word "nuisance" correctly?

• "The cake was a nuisance to eat."

• "He feels no hunger, as if he has rid himself forever of the nuisance of eating."

• "The sun was a nuisance in the sky."

• "She found the book a nuisance to read."

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What part of speech is the word "mischievous"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

What is the definition of "mischievous"?

• Very serious and focused

• Naughtily or annoyingly playful

• Extremely tired and sleepy

• Quiet and reserved

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the part of speech for the word "reprieve"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

What is the definition of "reprieve"?

• A type of dance

• A relief from harm or discomfort

• A form of punishment

• A type of food

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.RI.6.4

From which language does the root of "reprieve" come?

• Old French

• German

• Italian

• Russian