Freshmen Midterm Game

Grace and Hannah are playing a word game. Can you help them figure out what the word "diffuse" means?

• To make something stronger or more intense

• To spread or scatter widely

• To interrupt or disturb

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a lively debate in class, Rohan exclaimed, "That's a breach of our agreement!" What does the word "breach" mean in this context?

• A detailed plan

• A gap or violation of a law or agreement

• A friendly gesture

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Hey there, word wizards! Sophia and Aiden are having a debate about the word "spasmodic." Can you help them out by choosing the right meaning?

• Occurring at irregular intervals; unpredictable

• Continuous and constant

• Slow and steady

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Imagine Zoe and Arjun are having a lively debate. Zoe is known for being quite "opinionated." What does this mean?

• Willing to consider others' views

• Firmly holding strong, often unreasoned views

• Lacking any distinct opinion

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Imagine you're in a magical classroom with Henry, Grace, and Noah. The teacher gives you a mysterious word: "admonish." What could it possibly mean?

• To praise or celebrate

• To ignore or avoid

• To reprimand or warn firmly

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In a magical land, Maya and Rohan are building a castle. What does it mean to "fortify" their castle?

• To weaken or reduce

• To strengthen or build up

• To hide or conceal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Emma and Scarlett are discussing vocabulary. Can you help them figure out what the word "compensate" means?

• To provide a reward or payment for something

• To refuse or decline

• To cancel or revoke

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Imagine Michael and Nora are discussing their favorite words. Michael says, "I love the word 'comely'!" What does 'comely' mean?

• Beautiful or attractive in appearance

• Strange or odd

• Uncomfortable and awkward

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Abigail and Lily are on a treasure hunt, but the map they have is quite "erratic". What does "erratic" mean in this context?

• Steady and predictable

• Irregular and unpredictable

• Quiet and reserved

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Olivia accidentally dropped her ice cream on the ground. What does the word "sully" mean in this context?

• To make something pure and clean

• To pollute or tarnish; defile

• To decorate or enhance

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4