Vocabulary in Passages

Vocabulary

Parents should always ________ to talk to their children

about their problems.

• do time

• make chores

• do chores

• make time

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Vocabulary

Some people say that ________ are just friends you haven’t met yet.

• peers

• strangers

• coaches

• colleagues

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

When a young person does something well, you should ________ them for it.

• grumble

• gossip

• praise

• criticise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the passage, the author uses the word 'elated' to describe the character's mood. What does 'elated' most nearly mean?

• A) Sad

• B) Joyful

• C) Angry

• D) Confused

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word from the passage is a synonym for 'difficult'?

• A) Easy

• B) Challenging

• C) Simple

• D) Quick

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the context of the passage, what does the word 'meticulous' imply about the character's approach to their work?

• A) Careless

• B) Detailed

• C) Quick

• D) Lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the meaning of the word 'ambiguous' as used in the passage?

• A) Clear

• B) Uncertain

• C) Obvious

• D) Simple

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The passage describes the setting as 'serene'. What does 'serene' mean in this context?

• A) Noisy

• B) Calm

• C) Chaotic

• D) Busy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word in the passage is an antonym of 'increase'?

• A) Grow

• B) Expand

• C) Decrease

• D) Enlarge

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the passage, the author uses the word 'arduous' to describe the journey. What does 'arduous' mean?

• A) Easy

• B) Difficult

• C) Short

• D) Pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4