What Is the Meaning of the Adage Below

What does the word glared mean in the sentence below?

The teacher glared at the two students who were talking during the

test.

• A. yelled angrily

• B. stared fiercely

• C. smiled brightly

• D. listened politely

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word resourceful mean in the sentence below?

The resourceful hero figured out how to help his friends.

• A. clever at solving problems

• B. patient during a difficult time

• C. fearless in the face of danger

• D. generous with one's resources

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

What does the word coerced mean in the sentence below?

The firefighter coerced the cat down from the tree.

• A. forced

• B. interested

• C. pleased

• D. requested

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word unfortunate mean in the sentence below?

Getting a flat tire on our way to the restaurant was unfortunate.

• A. funny

• B. planned

• C. unbelievable

• D. unlucky

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

What does the word devised mean in the sentence below?

The scientist devised a new experiment to test his ideas.

• A. considered

• B. created

• C. ruined

• D. used

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the meaning of the adage below?

Look before you leap.

• A. Think ahead of acting.

• B. Don't listen to criticism.

• C. Don't jump into puddles.

• D. Remember what is important.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of the adage below?

Don't bite off more than you can chew.

• A. Don't take on too much.

• B. Don't eat when you're not hungry.

• C. Eating too quickly will make you sick.

• D. Don't think too hard before you decide.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of the adage below?

Cross that bridge when you come to it.

• A. Plan your trip in advance.

• B. Look for sign posts along the way.

• C. Don't make a decision until you need to.

• D. Follow what other people have done before you.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of the proverb below?

A stitch in time saves nine.

• A. Helping others is the best way to make friends.

• B. Take care of your belongings, or you'll be ashamed.

• C. Learn basic skills before you attempt a major project.

• D. Take care of small problems now to prevent big problems later

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of the proverb below?

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

• A. Some things are worth more than others.

• B. Always take the easy way out of a problem.

• C. Don't risk what you have for a chance to get more.

• D. People with big dreams will always go further in life.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B