CKLA-U7 Vocabulary Assessment #2 [4/11/25]

The "burly" blacksmith joined the Continental Army, using his strength to carry heavy supplies and weapons. What does the word "burly" mean?

• small and weak

• strong and heavy

• fast and agile

• quiet and shy

George Washington made a "decisive" move by crossing the Delaware River and surprising the British troops. What is the meaning of "decisive"?

• uncertain and doubtful

• unimportant and trivial

• slow and hesitant

• important; without any doubt

Paul Revere’s warning caused "dread" to spread through the countryside—"The British are coming!" What does "dread" mean?

• to look forward with excitement

• to look ahead to the future with great fear

• to ignore completely

• to remember fondly

The British army was a "formidable" opponent, with more weapons, ships, and trained soldiers than the colonists. What does "formidable" mean?

• extremely weak

• very small and insignificant

• powerful; worthy of respect

• very friendly and approachable

Many saw Nathan Hale as a "hero" for sacrificing his life while spying for the American cause. What is a "hero?"

• a person who is respected for bravery or good qualities

• someone who does evil things

• a person who is always afraid

• someone who is very lazy

Soldiers trudged through the snow, their backs "laden" with blankets and ammunition. What does "laden" mean?

• lightly packed

• neatly organized

• completely empty

• heavily loaded; carrying large amounts

The soldier wrote a "melancholy" letter home, missing his family and fearing what was to come. What does "melancholy" mean?

• happy and cheerful

• sad or depressed

• excited and energetic

• angry and frustrated

Throwing tea into Boston Harbor was meant to "provoke" a reaction from the British government. What does "provoke" mean?

• to calm someone down

• to ignore someone

• to cause something to happen; to bring out anger in a person or people

• to make someone laugh

Ben Franklin helped "recruit" help from France to support the colonies during the war. What does "recruit" mean?

• to dismiss people from a group

• to search for people to join a group or organization

• to entertain people

• to confuse people

The soldiers built walls and trenches to "reinforce" their defenses around the fort. What does "reinforce" mean?

• to make a group more effective by adding more people or supplies

• to weaken a group

• to ignore a group

• to divide a group