We Beat the Street Intro - Ch 2

During a group project, Maya noticed that Liam showed apathy towards the task. What does 'apathy' mean in this context?

• intense interest

• lack of interest or concern for others

• great enthusiasm

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Maya was walking through the museum and saw a painting that intrigued her. What does 'intrigued' mean in this context?

• to be uninterested

• to be interested in something

• to ignore completely

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

During a heated debate in class, Aiden's response was described as 'fiery'. What does 'fiery' mean in this context?

• intensely hot; easily angered or provoked

• calm and composed

• cold and indifferent

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Elijah was walking home from school when he found a lost puppy. He felt a sense of distress because he didn't know how to help the puppy find its owner. What does 'distress' mean in this context?

• great joy and happiness

• great pain, anxiety, or sorrow

• mild discomfort

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Jackson felt dismayed when he saw his exam results.

• feeling anxious or hopeless

• feeling joyful and hopeful

• feeling indifferent

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

During the heavy rain, the water level in the river started to rise rapidly. After a few hours, what happened when the rain stopped?

• to rise to a higher level

• to sink to a low or lower level; settle

• to remain unchanged

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Rohan was at the grocery store and saw a new chocolate bar. Without thinking twice, he bought it. What is the definition of 'impulsive'?

• acting momentarily; involuntary

• carefully planned

• hesitant and unsure

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

During a camping trip, Emma noticed a lighthouse by the sea. What does 'beacon' mean in this context?

• a signaling light; a source of guidance or inspiration

• a source of confusion

• a place of darkness

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Aria and her friends were discussing their favorite hangout spots. Aria mentioned that the local park was her 'turf'. What does she mean by 'turf'?

• someone's territory

• a public space

• a neutral area

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Grace was constantly boasting about her achievements in the school talent show. What does 'boasting' mean?

• bragging

• being humble

• remaining silent

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4