Vocabulary Quiz: Word Meanings

Imagine you're on a treasure hunt with Faith, Jasper, and Rayne. What does the word "Beacon" mean in your quest?

• A form of theatrical performance

• A guiding light or signal

• A long narrative poem

• A measure taken beforehand

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Imagine Jasper just won the lottery and went absolutely wild with excitement! Which word best describes someone who is out of control with such excitement?

• Celestial

• Berserk

• Uncouth

• Sham

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Imagine you're an astronaut like Sophia, gazing out of your spaceship window. What does the word "Celestial" relate to?

• The earth

• The sky or outer space

• The ocean

• The underground

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Kylie was always curious about words. One day, she stumbled upon the verb "Chasten" in her favorite book. What do you think it means?

• To pretend

• To discipline or correct

• To guide

• To diminish

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Imagine you're in a magical land where words have powers! What does the verb "Detract" do in this enchanted realm?

• To add value

• To take away from the worth

• To perform without words

• To guide ships

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Imagine you're on an adventure with Faith, Jarod, and Stella. They stumble upon an ancient scroll. What do they discover an "Epic" to be in literary terms?

• A short story

• A long narrative poem

• A theatrical performance

• A precautionary measure

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Lyla and Stella are attending a theater workshop. They are learning about different forms of performances. Can you help them by identifying what "Pantomime" is?

• A guiding light

• A form of theatrical performance without spoken words

• A measure taken beforehand

• A false or pretended thing

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Imagine you're on an adventure with Rayne, Faith, and Stella. What would be a "Precaution" they might take?

• A measure taken beforehand to prevent something undesirable

• A form of theatrical performance

• A guiding light

• A long narrative poem

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Kylie and Jasper are playing a game of truth and lies. Kylie says, "I have a pet dragon!" What does the adjective "Sham" describe in this context?

• Something genuine

• Something false or pretended

• Something grand

• Something disciplined

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Imagine you're at a party, and you spot Jarod dancing wildly on the table, shouting jokes at the top of his lungs. How would you describe Jarod's behavior?

• Someone with good manners

• Someone lacking good manners

• Someone who is disciplined

• Someone who is celestial

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6