Prisoner Vocab Chapter 23-30

Which of the following words best describes a situation where someone is enduring an unpleasant experience?

• Berate

• Abide

• Gaunt

• Purgatory

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If someone is described as "gaunt," what might be a possible reason for their appearance?

• They have been exercising regularly.

• They have been eating heartily.

• They have been suffering from hunger or illness.

• They have been living in a warm climate.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word would best fit in the sentence: "The __________ of the rain on the roof was soothing to listen to at night"?

• Patter

• Splotch

• Strew

• Draught

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A person who lacks compassion and shows no pity can be described as:

• Hearty

• Inhumane

• Nonsensical

• Guise

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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 scenarios best illustrates the concept of "purgatory"?

• A person enjoying a vacation on a beach.

• A student waiting anxiously for exam results.

• A chef preparing a gourmet meal.

• A child playing in a park.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Consider the word "guise." Which of the following situations best demonstrates its meaning?

• A person wearing a costume to a party.

• A person eating a large meal.

• A person running a marathon.

• A person reading a book.

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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 actions would be considered a "ritual"?

• Randomly choosing clothes to wear.

• Brushing teeth every morning and night.

• Eating a snack whenever hungry.

• Sleeping at different times each night.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

If someone is "berating" another person, what are they most likely doing?

• Praising them for their achievements.

• Criticizing them harshly.

• Ignoring them completely.

• Helping them with a task.

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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 best describes the action of "strewing"?

• Neatly organizing items on a shelf.

• Scattering seeds across a field.

• Painting a wall a solid color.

• Writing a detailed report.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In which situation would the word "expectation" be most appropriately used?

• A person is surprised by an unexpected gift.

• A student is confident about passing an upcoming test.

• A chef is cooking without a recipe.

• A traveler is lost in a foreign city.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4