Vocabulary: The Monkey's Paw

What does the word 'convey' mean?

• To hide something

• To communicate or make it known

• To destroy something

• To create something

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

Fill in the blank: 'Fate is a supernatural power that controls what happens in the ______.'

• future

• past

• present

• dreams

What is an 'ill-gotten gain'?

• A reward for hard work

• Anything gotten in a dishonest, improper, or illegal way

• A gift from a friend

• A legal inheritance

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Fill in the blank: 'If you accidentally hit a baseball through the window of a grocery store, you might be ______ for the damage.'

• liable

• exempt

• unconcerned

• unaffected

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

What does the word 'tedious' mean?

• Exciting and fun

• Long, boring, and tiresome

• Short and sweet

• Quick and easy

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CCSS.L.6.4C

What is the definition of 'expertise'?

• A lack of knowledge in a particular area

• A deep understanding and skill in a particular area

• A casual interest in a subject

• A temporary fascination with a topic

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

What does the term 'inherently' mean?

• Naturally or essentially

• With difficulty

• In a friendly manner

• Temporarily

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.6.4B

What does the term 'productive' mean?

• Being able to produce large amounts of goods or services

• Being lazy and unmotivated

• Having a lot of free time

• Being unable to complete tasks

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

What does the term 'strive' mean?

• To make great efforts to achieve something

• To relax and take it easy

• To ignore responsibilities

• To avoid challenges

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CCSS.L.6.4A

Which would more likely be tedious: riding a roller coaster or putting stamps on 100 letters?

• Riding a roller coaster

• Putting stamps on 100 letters