The Graveyard Book - Chapter 1, vocabulary

Which choice best matches the meaning of wisps in the sentence: "The boy could barely see through the white, curling wisps of mist, which twisted and thinned in the moonlight"?

• Great billows of clouds

• Thin, delicate strands

• Loud gusts of wind

• Heavy sheets of rain

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which choice best matches the meaning of casement in the sentence: "Its casement was cracked open, allowing a chill breeze to flow inside and carry the faint scent of damp earth"?

• A window frame or part of a window that opens

• A small wooden box for storing supplies

• A hidden tunnel beneath a house

• A thick glass door leading to a patio

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which choice best matches the meaning of diffused in the sentence: "The light was diffused through a dusty glass cover, creating a soft haze instead of a direct, bright beam"?

• Turned off completely

• Concentrated into a tight circle

• Spread out or scattered

• Placed under a heavy cloth

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which choice best matches the meaning of torso in the sentence: "Only his torso was visible, revealing a tall, lean frame dressed in a dark coat"?

• The left side of the body

• The area around the waist and hips only

• The entire body including arms and legs

• The main part of the body without head, arms, or legs

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which choice best matches the meaning of insinuated in the sentence: "He insinuated that the boy’s disappearance had been planned, dropping hints without stating the idea outright"?

• Proved a fact beyond doubt

• Mentioned something in a loud, direct manner

• Suggested something in a subtle or indirect way

• Shouted a clear threat or accusation

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which choice best matches the meaning of tendrils in the sentence: "The creeping vine extended thin tendrils that curled around the cracked stone edges"?

• Thick, rigid branches

• Slender, curling parts of a plant

• Smooth flowers that lie flat on the ground

• Spiky thorns used for protection

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which choice best matches the meaning of treacherous in the sentence: "The path leading into the cemetery looked treacherous, scattered with loose rocks and uneven ground"?

• Perfectly safe and harmless

• Busy and full of travelers

• Difficult and likely to be dangerous

• Boring and without any obstacles

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which choice best matches the meaning of tottered in the sentence: "The small child tottered uncertainly over the graveyard’s rough terrain"?

• Ran swiftly without stopping

• Stood completely still on one foot

• Moved unsteadily, almost falling

• Jumped up and landed gracefully

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4