The Outsiders Vocabulary 2 Challenge

As the alien ships hovered __________ over the city, the citizens watched in fear, unsure of what would happen next.

• gingerly

• unceasingly

• sheepish

• groggy

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Feeling __________ about the strange lights in the sky, Sarah decided to stay indoors and watch the news for updates.

• bewildering

• apprehensive

• contemptuous

• elude

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The alien leader looked __________ at the human negotiators, clearly unimpressed by their attempts at communication.

• gingerly

• sheepish

• contemptuous

• groggy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The scientist handled the alien artifact __________, aware that it could be dangerous if not treated with care.

• gingerly

• bewildering

• unceasingly

• groggy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The sudden appearance of the alien fleet was __________ to the military strategists, who had no idea how to respond.

• bewildering

• sheepish

• apprehensive

• elude

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

After being caught sneaking out during the alien curfew, Tom gave a __________ smile, knowing he was in trouble.

• groggy

• sheepish

• contemptuous

• gingerly

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Before the invasion, many people had a __________ that something big was about to happen, but they couldn't pinpoint what it was.

• premonition

• bewildering

• elude

• unceasingly

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

After staying up all night watching the news, Mark felt __________ and struggled to stay awake during the meeting.

• groggy

• gingerly

• sheepish

• apprehensive

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The mayor went on television to __________ the aliens for mercy, hoping to avoid further destruction of the city.

• elude

• implore

• contemptuous

• bewildering

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Despite their best efforts, the military found it difficult to __________ the advanced technology of the alien ships.

• elude

• gingerly

• sheepish

• groggy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4