Timeless Thomas Vocabulary

The passage states that Edison could supply electricity to an entire city. What does entire mean?

• old

• lively

• whole

• beautiful

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Vocabulary

My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I

didn’t!

• accused

• argued

• discussed

• advised

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________

of me.

• proud

• calm

• ashamed

• cheerful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Vocabulary

8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does "astounded" imply in a sentence?

• To feel indifferent

• To be mildly surprised

• To be extremely surprised

• To expect something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "assured"?

• Uncertain

• Doubtful

• Guaranteed

• Questionable

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

What does the word 'innovative' mean in the context of describing Thomas Edison?

• A) Traditional

• B) Creative

• C) Unoriginal

• D) Common

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word best describes Edison's approach to problem-solving?

• A) Passive

• B) Aggressive

• C) Methodical

• D) Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

In the sentence 'Edison was a prolific inventor,' what does 'prolific' mean?

• A) Rare

• B) Unproductive

• C) Productive

• D) Lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'Edison's inventions had a ______ impact on society.'

• A) Negligible

• B) Minor

• C) Significant

• D) Trivial

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D