The Pod Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "parka" as used in the sentence: "She wore a parka to keep warm during the snowstorm"?

• A type of hat

• A large windproof jacket or coat

• A pair of boots

• A type of scarf

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word best fits the context of the sentence: "His _________ was so captivating that the audience listened in silence"?

• Dialogue

• Monologue

• Conversation

• Discussion

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "arcing" in the sentence: "The ball was arcing through the air towards the goal."

• Falling

• Moving in a straight line

• Moving in the shape of a partial circle

• Stopping

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word "dismay" mean in the context of the sentence: "She looked at the broken vase with dismay"?

• Joy

• Indifference

• Expressing or feeling suffering, distressed, or unhappy

• Excitement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence "He showed empathy towards his friend who was upset," what does "empathy" mean?

• Ignorance

• The ability to understand the feelings of another person

• Disinterest

• Annoyance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Determine the meaning of "contraption" in the sentence: "The inventor showed us his latest contraption, which looked quite strange."

• A simple tool

• A machine or device that appears strange

• A piece of art

• A type of vehicle

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "disoriented" mean in the context of the sentence: "After spinning around, she felt disoriented and couldn't find her way back"?

• Focused

• Confused; not knowing where to go or what to do

• Energized

• Relaxed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence "He gave her a pitying look when she tripped," what does "pitying" mean?

• Admiring

• Feeling of unhappiness

• Encouraging

• Amused

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "impulse" in the sentence: "She had an impulse to buy the dress even though she didn't need it."

• A strong desire to do something

• A careful plan

• A long-term goal

• A thoughtful decision

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "irritably" mean in the context of the sentence: "He answered irritably when asked about his day"?

• Calmly

• In a way that shows you become easily annoyed

• Happily

• Quietly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4