"Schooled" Vocabulary Practice

What is the meaning of the word "commune" as used in the context of a group of people?

• A large city with individual ownership

• A group of people living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities

• A political organization with strict rules

• A religious sect with secretive practices

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "tremulous" in the following sentence: "Her voice was tremulous as she spoke about the accident."

• Confident

• Angry

• Nervous

• Joyful

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CCSS.L.7.4A

What does the word "tsunami" refer to?

• A small wave in a lake

• A large, destructive ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake

• A gentle breeze over the ocean

• A type of fish found in the sea

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4

In the sentence "The sitar player captivated the audience with his music," what is a "sitar"?

• A type of drum

• A traditional stringed musical instrument from India

• A wind instrument

• A percussion instrument

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4

What does the word "reluctant" mean in the context of someone being hesitant?

• Eager

• Unwilling

• Confident

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "tarmac" in the sentence: "The plane taxied down the tarmac before takeoff."

• A grassy field

• A paved area where aircraft taxi, take off, and land

• A sandy beach

• A rocky mountain path

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

What is the meaning of "conviction" in the context of a firmly held belief?

• Doubt

• Uncertainty

• A firmly held belief or opinion

• A casual thought

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4

In the sentence "The avalanche swept down the mountain with great force," what does "avalanche" mean?

• A gentle snowfall

• A large mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside

• A light rain

• A small rockslide

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "harried" in the sentence: "The harried mother tried to calm her crying child."

• Relaxed

• Stressed

• Joyful

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

What does the word "embroiled" mean in the context of being involved in a difficult situation?

• Detached

• Deeply involved

• Unconcerned

• Unaffected

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4