B2 Worldy Wise Lesson 5 Sentences

Read the sentence below: "The children’s unexpected antics during the play caused the audience to burst into laughter." What is the meaning of antics in this sentence?

• serious behaviors

• playful acts

• quiet gestures

• careful actions

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence below: "For the ceremony, everyone dressed in formal attire, wearing suits and dresses." What is the best definition of attire?

• speech

• outfits or clothing

• accessories

• actions

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence below: "The speaker managed to captivate the audience with her inspiring story." What does captivate mean in this sentence?

• confuse

• entertain

• attract and hold interest

• interrupt

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence below: "The artist’s deft movements with the paintbrush created a beautiful landscape on the canvas." What is the meaning of deft in this sentence?

• clumsy

• careful

• skillful and quick

• hesitant

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence below: "Through her diligent work, she completed the project ahead of schedule and with great quality." What does diligent mean in this sentence?

• hardworking and careful

• uninterested

• relaxed

• playful

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence below: "The student’s talent managed to eclipse that of her classmates during the performance." What is the best definition of eclipse in this sentence?

• hide

• exceed or outshine

• delay

• ignore

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence below: "Over time, the small startup began to evolve into a large and successful business." What is the meaning of evolve in this sentence?

• change and grow

• decrease

• fail

• remain the same

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence below: "She had an innate ability for music, playing songs by ear even as a young child." What is the meaning of innate in this sentence?

• natural or inborn

• practiced

• unnoticed

• earned

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence below: "They decided to inscribe their initials into the tree as a symbol of their friendship." What does inscribe mean in this sentence?

• erase

• write or carve

• cover

• ignore

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4