Vocabulary 16

What is a scythe used for?

• Writing letters

• Cutting grass or crops

• Painting pictures

• Building houses

Which word means “dull and repetitive”?

• Capricious

• Monotonous

• Spigot

• Foreman

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does “capricious” mean?

• Predictable and consistent

• Given to sudden changes

• Focused and determined

• Quiet and reserved

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is another word for “spigot”?

• Handle

• Valve

• Bucket

• Screw

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Who is a foreman?

• Someone who works with animals

• Someone who supervises workers

• Someone who builds furniture

• Someone who delivers packages

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of these might involve using a scythe?

• Mowing a lawn by hand

• Driving a car

• Washing dishes

• Reading a book

What might a monotonous task be?

• Watching an exciting movie

• Typing the same word repeatedly

• Playing a fun game

• Trying a new recipe

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which situation shows capricious behavior?

• Changing your outfit five times in an hour

• Following a strict daily routine

• Completing a detailed schedule

• Practicing the same skill every day

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Where might you find a spigot?

• In a kitchen sink

• On a bookshelf

• Inside a refrigerator

• Under a bed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Who might hire a foreman?

• A teacher

• A construction company

• A grocery store

• A fashion designer

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A