Vocabulary List 7: The Monkey’s Paw
Authored by Jennifer Straw
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'peril' mean in the sentence: 'The hiker knew he was in peril when the storm started and he couldn’t find shelter.'?
Safety
Danger
Happiness
Comfort
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word 'peril'?
Something that is safe
Something that is dangerous
Something that is fun
Something that is boring
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'condole' mean?
To express sympathy
To celebrate
To ignore
To criticize
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Henry heard about Emma's loss, he wanted to condole with her. What does the word 'condole' mean in this context?
To express sympathy
To celebrate
To ignore
To criticize
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Scarlett tasted the sour lemon, she made a 'grimace'. What does the word 'grimace' mean?
A facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
A type of dance move
A type of food
A type of animal
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During the school play, Olivia made a 'grimace' when she forgot her lines. What does 'grimace' mean?
A) A type of dance
B) A facial expression of pain or disgust
C) A type of food
D) A pleasant smile
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'credulity' mean?
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true
The quality of being logical and consistent
A strong desire to achieve something
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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