March Madness Round #3

What does the word "delirious" mean in the context of the story?

• Feeling unusually happy

• Experiencing hallucinations and confusion

• Being extremely tired

• Having a severe headache

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The word "antipathy" means:

• A feeling of intense dislike

• A state of uncertainty

• A feeling of sympathy

• A state of calmness

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which definition best matches the word "assiduous"?

• Careless and lazy

• Quick to anger

• Marked by care and persistent effort

• Easy to understand

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the context of the story, what does "spruced up" mean?

• Cleaned the house

• Got dressed and groomed with particular care

• Planted trees

• Fixed something broken

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The word "xenophobia" refers to:

• Fear of heights

• Fear of closed spaces

• Fear of darkness

• Fear of foreigners or strangers

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "belligerent" mean?

• Peaceful and calm

• Characteristic of an enemy or eager to fight

• Uncertain about decisions

• Friendly and welcoming

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

How is the word "leery" used in the story?

• Feeling excited

• Being confident

• Openly distrustful and unwilling

• Being enthusiastic

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The term "hubris" refers to:

• Extreme humility

• Great wisdom

• Overbearing pride

• Deep sadness

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does "acquitted" mean in the story context?

• Found guilty

• Declared not guilty

• Sent to prison

• Put on probation

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The word "vernacular" refers to:

• Formal language

• Written language

• The everyday speech of people

• Ancient language

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5