The Three Javelinas Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'javelina' as used in 'The Three Javelinas'?

• A type of wild pig

• A type of bird

• A type of fish

• A type of tree

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best describes the javelinas' journey in the story?

• Adventure

• Boredom

• Routine

• Stagnation

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

What is the synonym of 'cunning' as used in the context of the story?

• Clever

• Lazy

• Honest

• Simple

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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 story, which word describes the javelinas' houses?

• Sturdy

• Fragile

• Transparent

• Invisible

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the antonym of 'brave' as used in the story?

• Cowardly

• Fearless

• Bold

• Courageous

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word from the story means 'to build'?

• Construct

• Demolish

• Ignore

• Forget

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word 'desert' refer to in the story?

• A dry, barren area

• A sweet dish

• A type of animal

• A piece of clothing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word describes the javelinas' enemy in the story?

• Cunning

• Friendly

• Gentle

• Kind

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the meaning of 'huff' as used in the story?

• To blow forcefully

• To laugh loudly

• To cry softly

• To whisper quietly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word from the story means 'to escape'?

• Flee

• Capture

• Stay

• Arrive

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