Night of the Twisters Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'twister' as used in 'Night of the Twisters'?

• A type of dance

• A tornado

• A confusing situation

• A type of game

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word is a synonym for 'devastation' as used in the context of a tornado?

• Creation

• Destruction

• Celebration

• Construction

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

In the sentence 'The twister left a trail of destruction,' what part of speech is the word 'trail'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word 'ominous' mean in the context of stormy weather?

• Promising

• Threatening

• Joyful

• Bright

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Choose the correct sentence:

• The twister was more stronger than the last one.

• The twister was strongest than the last one.

• The twister was stronger than the last one.

• The twister was more stronger then the last one.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the antonym of 'calm' as it relates to weather conditions?

• Peaceful

• Stormy

• Quiet

• Serene

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

In 'Night of the Twisters,' what does the word 'shelter' refer to?

• A place to stay safe

• A type of animal

• A weather condition

• A type of food

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following words best describes the mood during a tornado?

• Tranquil

• Chaotic

• Boring

• Relaxed

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of 'evacuate' in the context of a natural disaster?

• To stay put

• To leave a place

• To celebrate

• To build something

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Identify the correct use of 'their' in a sentence:

• Their going to the shelter.

• The twister destroyed their house.

• Their is a twister coming.

• Their was a loud noise.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A