Context

Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. 
What does the word "jovial" mean? 

• crazy

• happy

• irritable

• angry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

We left the campsite after spending a wretched night in torrential rain with a ripped tent. 
What does the word "wretched" mean? 

• miserable

• wonderful

• comfortable

• angry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The con man bamboozled the customers by making false promises. 
What does the word "bamboozled" mean? 

• surprised

• deceived

• charmed

• angered

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

There was decorum in the way she listened. Hands folded, mouth closed, eyes on the teacher. Everyone else was talking, but she knew that was not proper or polite.
What does the word "decorum" mean?

• rude

• quiet

• well mannered

• snotty

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

“I am going to rescind the permission I gave you to use my toys!” T. J. announced angrily. “I thought you would take good care of them, but I was wrong!” What does "rescind" mean?

• repeat

• celebrate

• cancel

• continue

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Luis pondered the idea, remaining deep in thought for half a minute or so. What does "pondered" mean?

• rejected

• laughed at

• agreed with

• thought about

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.  
What does "deferred" mean? 

• Expedited

• Cancelled

• Delayed

• Advanced

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Maybe you mislaid the keys in a cabinet, instead of putting them where they belong. 
What does the word "mislaid" mean? 

• lost

• found

• mixed

• looked for

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The teacher was appalled, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
What does the word "appalled" mean?  

• Pleased

• Surprised

• Frustrated

• Disgusted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the context of a story, what does the term 'protagonist' refer to?

• A) The main character

• B) The antagonist

• C) The setting

• D) The theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5