All Summer in a Day Vocab

What is the meaning of the word "surged" in the sentence: "The crowd surged forward as the gates opened"?

• Moved slowly

• Rushed suddenly

• Stopped abruptly

• Dispersed quietly

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "frail"?

• Strong

• Weak

• Robust

• Sturdy

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the context of health, what does "vital" mean?

• Unimportant

• Essential

• Optional

• Trivial

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the consequence of not studying for a test?

• Improved grades

• No change

• Poor performance

• Guaranteed success

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Which word is an antonym of "savored"?

• Enjoyed

• Relished

• Disliked

• Appreciated

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence "The athlete's energy surged during the final lap," what does "surged" imply?

• Decreased

• Increased

• Remained constant

• Vanished

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following sentences uses "frail" correctly?

• The frail bridge held the weight of the truck.

• The frail old man needed assistance to walk.

• The frail building withstood the earthquake.

• The frail tree grew taller than the rest.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is a synonym for "vital" in the context of a vital organ?

• Nonessential

• Critical

• Minor

• Insignificant

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best describes a "consequence"?

• A random event

• An unexpected gift

• A result of an action

• A planned activity

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

In the sentence "She savored every bite of the delicious cake," what does "savored" mean?

• Ignored

• Devoured quickly

• Enjoyed thoroughly

• Disliked

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4