B2 Wordly Wise Lesson 5 mix up

Read the sentence below: "The class could not stop laughing at the clown’s ridiculous antics during the show." Based on the sentence, what does *antics* mean?

• jokes

• serious actions

• playful acts

• costumes

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence below: "For the award ceremony, the students dressed in formal attire, choosing their nicest suits and dresses." What is the best synonym for *attire* as it is used in this sentence?

• words

• behavior

• clothing

• conversation

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence below: "The singer’s performance was so powerful that it managed to captivate everyone in the audience." Which of these phrases best matches the meaning of *captivate* as it is used in the sentence?

• make people laugh

• hold people’s attention

• confuse people

• make people leave

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the sentence below: "The deft fingers of the pianist moved swiftly over the keys, creating a beautiful melody." What is the best antonym for *deft* as it is used in the sentence?

• skilled

• clumsy

• strong

• weak

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the sentence below: "His diligent studying helped him score well on the final exam." Which of these words best matches the meaning of *diligent* as it is used in the sentence?

• hardworking

• distracted

• lazy

• careless

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence below: "Her powerful voice seemed to eclipse that of the other performers, drawing all the attention to her." What is the best synonym for *eclipse* as it is used in this sentence?

• hide

• surpass

• confuse

• lower

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence below: "As they practiced, their singing skills began to evolve, improving day by day." What does the word *evolve* mean as used in the sentence?

• weaken

• change and develop

• stay the same

• decline

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the sentence below: "The artist’s innate sense of color helped her create beautiful paintings without much effort." What is the best antonym for *innate* as it is used in the sentence?

• natural

• developed

• practiced

• hidden

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence below: "The explorers decided to inscribe their names on the tree to mark the spot of their discovery." Which word is closest in meaning to *inscribe* as it is used in the sentence?

• paint

• write

• hide

• fix

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence below: "He worked so diligently on his project that he completed it a week early." Which sentence uses *diligently* in a way similar to the one above?

• She forgot about her work and played all day.

• She completed her work with care and focus.

• She quickly hurried through her work without trying.

• She ignored her work and left it unfinished.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4