Torpedoed

What happens that scares Phillip's mom into leaving Curaçao?

• The S.S. Empire Tern is torpedoed by Germans.

• A German soldier sneaks into their house.

• The Chinese sailors start attacking the island.

• Henrik and Phillip almost fall off the Queen Emma bridge.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the meaning of the word 'torpedoed'?

• A) To be hit by a torpedo

• B) To be repaired

• C) To be painted

• D) To be celebrated

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'torpedoed' correctly?

• A) The ship was torpedoed and sank quickly.

• B) The cake was torpedoed with icing.

• C) The artist torpedoed the canvas with colors.

• D) The child torpedoed his homework.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In which context is the word 'torpedoed' most likely to be used?

• A) Maritime warfare

• B) Cooking

• C) Painting

• D) Gardening

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What part of speech is the word 'torpedoed'?

• A) Noun

• B) Verb

• C) Adjective

• D) Adverb

Which of the following is a synonym for 'torpedoed'?

• A) Attacked

• B) Built

• C) Ignored

• D) Celebrated

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Which of the following is an antonym for 'torpedoed'?

• A) Protected

• B) Destroyed

• C) Attacked

• D) Sunk

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is the past tense of the verb 'torpedo'?

• A) Torpedoed

• B) Torpedoes

• C) Torpedoing

• D) Torpedo

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence best describes the effect of a ship being torpedoed?

• A) The ship was damaged and began to sink.

• B) The ship was painted a new color.

• C) The ship was celebrated with a party.

• D) The ship was repaired and sailed smoothly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the origin of the word 'torpedo'?

• A) Latin

• B) French

• C) German

• D) Spanish

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E