ESL Beginner Vocabulary

What does 'scream' mean?

• To make a loud sound with your voice.

• To whisper softly to someone.

• To sing a song quietly.

• To laugh loudly in a group.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the opposite of 'hit'?

• Catch

• Strike

• Miss

• Throw

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What does 'hurt' mean?

• To feel pain or discomfort.

• To feel happy and joyful.

• To experience a sense of calmness.

• To engage in a physical activity.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'throw' mean?

• To send something through the air by using your arm.

• To catch something that is falling.

• To hold something tightly in your hand.

• To place something gently on the ground.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

What is an example of 'hit'?

• Hitting a ball with a bat.

• Throwing a ball at a target.

• Catching a ball with a glove.

• Kicking a ball into a goal.

What is the opposite of 'pull'?

• Push

• Tug

• Lift

• Drag

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What is the opposite of 'scream'?

• Shout

• Whisper

• Yell

• Cry

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the opposite of 'throw'?

• Catch

• Drop

• Toss

• Launch

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What is an example of 'hurt'?

• Hurting your knee when you fall.

• Feeling sad after a breakup.

• Getting a paper cut while reading.

• Straining your back while lifting a box.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'hit' mean?

• To strike something with force.

• To miss an opportunity.

• To gently touch something.

• To throw something away.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C