Understanding Vocabulary in Context

Which word best describes a person who is calm and controlled in a stressful situation?

• Garbled

• Steady

• Sheepish

• Apprehensive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "aced" imply about someone's performance on a test?

• They failed the test.

• They did well and succeeded.

• They were confused.

• They were embarrassed.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

If someone resumes an activity, what are they doing?

• Starting it for the first time.

• Stopping it permanently.

• Starting it again after a pause.

• Avoiding it altogether.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following best describes gourmet food?

• Low quality and inexpensive

• High quality or fancy

• Typical and expected

• Unclear and confusing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the term "classic" refer to in terms of style or approach?

• Something new and innovative

• Something typical or expected

• Something unclear

• Something embarrassing

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

If a teacher is prompting a student, what are they doing?

• Ignoring the student

• Encouraging the student

• Criticizing the student

• Confusing the student

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does it mean if someone's speech is garbled?

• It is clear and easy to understand.

• It is unclear and confusing.

• It is loud and aggressive.

• It is calm and controlled.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When someone is engrossed in a book, what are they likely doing?

• Ignoring the book

• Wrapped up in the book

• Criticizing the book

• Writing the book

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean when a choir sings in unison?

• They sing at different times.

• They sing together at the same time.

• They sing in different languages.

• They sing without any harmony.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

If someone feels apprehension before a test, what are they experiencing?

• Excitement

• Mild fear or concern

• Confidence

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4