Week 14 Vocabulary Practice

What is the definition of the word "gaunt"?

• Cheerful and lively

• Extremely thin and bony

• Full of energy

• Rich and luxurious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• She gingerly devoured the entire cake in one sitting.

• He gingerly sprinted across the finish line.

• She gingerly placed the fragile vase on the shelf.

• He gingerly shouted at the top of his lungs.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "gluttony" mean?

• Excessive eating or drinking

• A strong desire for wealth

• A feeling of intense happiness

• A state of extreme sadness

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In which sentence is the word "grapple" used correctly?

• She grappled with the idea of going to the beach or the mountains.

• He grappled the delicious dessert with delight.

• They grappled the new car with excitement.

• She grappled the heavy box with ease.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of the word "gullible"?

• Easily deceived or tricked

• Very intelligent and wise

• Extremely cautious and careful

• Highly skeptical and doubtful

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following sentences uses the word "gaunt" correctly?

• The gaunt puppy was full of energy and playfulness.

• The gaunt tree was lush with green leaves.

• The gaunt man looked like he hadn't eaten in days.

• The gaunt room was filled with luxurious furniture.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Analyze the meaning of "gingerly" in the following context: "He gingerly stepped over the broken glass."

• Recklessly

• Carefully

• Quickly

• Loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word best fits the following sentence? "Her _______ for sweets was evident when she finished the entire cake by herself."

• Gaunt

• Gingerly

• Gluttony

• Grapple

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Identify the correct usage of "grapple" in a sentence.

• He grappled the delicious meal with joy.

• She grappled with the complex math problem for hours.

• They grappled the new book with excitement.

• He grappled the soft pillow with comfort.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the best definition of "gullible" in this context: "The gullible child believed every word of the magician's trick."

• Skeptical

• Easily fooled

• Very intelligent

• Extremely cautious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C