Vocabulary Quiz: "Monkey's Paw" & "Click Clack Rattle Bag"

What is the meaning of the word "precocious" in the context of a child's development?

• Slow to learn

• Advanced for their age

• Uninterested in learning

• Difficult to understand

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for "grimace"?

• Smile

• Frown

• Laugh

• Yawn

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the antonym of "hospitable."

• Friendly

• Unwelcoming

• Generous

• Kind

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Analyze the connotation of the word "insufferable." Does it have a positive, negative, or neutral connotation?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "sagely" in the context of giving advice?

• Foolishly

• Wisely

• Hastily

• Carelessly

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for "dubious"?

• Certain

• Doubtful

• Clear

• Obvious

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the antonym of "apathy."

• Interest

• Indifference

• Boredom

• Disinterest

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Analyze the connotation of the word "oppressive." Does it have a positive, negative, or neutral connotation?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "maligned" in the context of someone's reputation?

• Praised

• Criticized unfairly

• Ignored

• Celebrated

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for "peril"?

• Safety

• Danger

• Calm

• Peace

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4