Rules: Chapters 1-5 Vocab Pop Quiz

wayward means...

• The word 'wayward' means stubborn or difficult to control.

• The word 'wayward' means cheerful and happy.

• The word 'wayward' means organized and orderly.

• The word 'wayward' means quiet and reserved.

downcast means...

• What is the meaning of 'downcast' as used in the text on page 21?

• Which sentence from the text on page 21 uses the word 'downcast'?

• How is the word 'downcast' used in the text on page 21?

• What context clues help determine the meaning of 'downcast' on page 21?

midstroke means....

• The word 'midstroke' refers to a point in the middle of a stroke or action.

• The word 'midstroke' refers to the beginning of a stroke or action.

• The word 'midstroke' refers to the end of a stroke or action.

• The word 'midstroke' refers to a pause between strokes or actions.

wharf means...

• A platform built on the shore of a harbor

• A type of fish

• A kind of tree

• A musical instrument

What is the meaning of the word 'mimicked' (pg. 30) using context clues?

• Copied or imitated

• Ignored or overlooked

• Created or invented

• Destroyed or ruined

What is the meaning of the word 'skyward' (pg. 31) using context clues?

• Towards the sky

• Under the ground

• In the water

• On the land

What is the sentence from the text for the word 'initiating' (pg. 31)?

• The process of starting something new.

• The act of concluding a meeting.

• The method of analyzing data.

• The technique of solving problems.

What is the meaning of the word 'initiating' (pg. 31) using context clues?

• Starting

• Ending

• Ignoring

• Continuing

What is the meaning of the word 'sidetrack' (pg. 36) using context clues?

• To follow a main course

• To divert from a main issue

• To track something closely

• To move in a straight line

What is the meaning of the word 'hollering' (pg. 38) using context clues?

• Shouting loudly

• Whispering softly

• Laughing quietly

• Crying silently