Exploring Vocabulary: Ordinary and More

Which of the following sentences uses the word "ordinary" correctly?

• The ordinary cat flew across the sky.

• The ordinary day was filled with routine activities.

• The ordinary cake was made of gold.

What is the meaning of the word "petrify" in the following sentence? "The sudden noise was enough to petrify the small child."

• To make someone laugh

• To turn someone to stone

• To frighten someone greatly

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the anomaly in the following list: apple, banana, car, grape.

• Apple

• Banana

• Car

• Grape

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Choose the sentence where "anomaly" is used correctly.

• The anomaly of the situation was that it was completely normal.

• The anomaly in the data suggested a possible error in measurement.

• The anomaly was a common occurrence in the routine.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The movie was so scary that it seemed to _______ the audience."

• Ordinary

• Petrify

• Anomaly

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In which context is the word "ordinary" used incorrectly?

• The ordinary sunset was breathtakingly beautiful.

• The ordinary routine of the day was comforting.

• The ordinary chair was made of solid gold.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the word "anomaly" imply in the context of scientific research?

• A typical result

• An unexpected result

• A common occurrence

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following is an example of something that might petrify someone?

• A sunny day

• A sudden loud noise

• A soft pillow

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "ordinary."

• The ordinary diamond was the size of a car.

• The ordinary meal consisted of bread and water.

• The ordinary spaceship landed in the backyard.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates an anomaly?

• A dog barking at a stranger

• Snow falling in the middle of summer

• A child playing in the park