The Seventh Most Important Thing Vocabulary

We could tell Marvin had tried to cut his hair himself -- he was mostly bald, with occasional _________ of hair sticking this was and that.

• tufts

• radiants

• delinquents

• none of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

We had to go to town in the morning, then out to the farm, then back into town, then back home to take care of the animals again. What a ______! We were exhausted.

• stern

• slog

• shrine

• tuft

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Carly was a riot! We laughed so hard when she puffed up her face and stomach to imitate the __________ security guard. 

• burly

• imperceptible

• delinquent

• tuft

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Vocabulary

3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________

while I get dinner ready.

• do your fair share

• put your feet up

• be sick and tired

• run errands

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which word best fits the sentence: The old attic was filled with forgotten _______ from the past, each telling its own story.

• A) relics

• B) delinquents

• C) tufts

• D) shrines

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The artist's latest work was a _______ of color and emotion, captivating everyone who saw it.

• A) slog

• B) masterpiece

• C) tuft

• D) delinquent

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'burly' as used in the sentence: The burly man easily lifted the heavy box onto the truck?

• A) weak

• B) strong and muscular

• C) clumsy

• D) tired

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the correct word to complete the sentence: The detective's _______ instincts led him to the hidden clue that solved the case.

• A) imperceptible

• B) keen

• C) delinquent

• D) tuft

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes a long, tiring journey: After the long _______ through the mountains, the hikers were relieved to finally reach their destination.

• A) shrine

• B) slog

• C) tuft

• D) relic

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The _______ child was always getting into trouble at school.

• A) burly

• B) delinquent

• C) imperceptible

• D) tuft

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4