The Year of Miss Agnes Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'perseverance' as used in 'The Year of Miss Agnes'?

• Persistence in doing something despite difficulty

• A type of plant

• A musical instrument

• A historical event

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In 'The Year of Miss Agnes', which word best describes Miss Agnes's teaching style?

• Innovative

• Strict

• Boring

• Unorganized

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the word 'reluctant' mean in the context of 'The Year of Miss Agnes'?

• Eager

• Unwilling

• Happy

• Confident

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is a synonym for 'dedication' as used in 'The Year of Miss Agnes'?

• Commitment

• Laziness

• Indifference

• Neglect

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In 'The Year of Miss Agnes', what does the word 'inspire' mean?

• To fill with the urge to do something

• To breathe in

• To paint

• To write

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the antonym of 'encourage' as used in 'The Year of Miss Agnes'?

• Discourage

• Support

• Motivate

• Cheer

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In 'The Year of Miss Agnes', what does the word 'curiosity' mean?

• A desire to learn or know

• A type of bird

• A feeling of fear

• A state of confusion

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word means the opposite of 'patient' in 'The Year of Miss Agnes'?

• Impatient

• Calm

• Gentle

• Kind

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word 'resourceful' mean in the context of 'The Year of Miss Agnes'?

• Able to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties

• Lacking resources

• Being wealthy

• Having many friends

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In 'The Year of Miss Agnes', what does the word 'adapt' mean?

• To adjust to new conditions

• To refuse change

• To stay the same

• To move away

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4