A Long Walk to Water- Vocab Review

Which of the following sentences uses the word "refugee" correctly in context?

• The refugee was excited to return to his homeland after the war ended.

• The refugee decided to stay in his country despite the ongoing conflict.

• The refugee was a local resident who had never left his hometown.

• The refugee was a tourist visiting the country for a short vacation.

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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

Identify the part of speech for the word "vague" in the following sentence: "Her explanation was too vague to understand."

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which synonym best matches the word "monotonous" in the context of the sentence: "The lecture was so monotonous that many students struggled to stay awake"?

• Exciting

• Dull

• Brief

• Complex

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In what context would the word "solemn" be most appropriately used?

• During a lively party

• At a comedy show

• During a funeral service

• At a sports event

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "gingerly."

• He gingerly shouted across the room.

• She gingerly placed the fragile vase on the shelf.

• They gingerly ran the marathon.

• He gingerly ate the spicy food quickly.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• Immigrant

• Citizen

• Tourist

• Resident

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the part of speech for the word "monotonous" in the sentence: "The monotonous sound of the clock was soothing"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of the word "vague"?

• The instructions were vague, leaving us confused about what to do.

• The instructions were clear and precise, making the task easy.

• The instructions were detailed, providing step-by-step guidance.

• The instructions were brief, yet comprehensive.

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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

In which situation would someone act "gingerly"?

• Running a race

• Handling a newborn baby

• Eating a sandwich

• Writing a letter

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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

What is the part of speech for the word "solemn" in the sentence: "The ceremony was a solemn occasion"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4