A Dose of Support Vocabulary Quiz

Fill-in-the-blank: Brittany had been practicing her gymnastics ___ for months to ensure every flip and turn was perfect.

• routine

• skills

• techniques

• exercises

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Fill-in-the-blank: Alix was ___ by Brittany’s dismissive tone, and her frowning revealed her disappointment.

• perturbed

• amused

• indifferent

• pleased

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill-in-the-blank: Brittany knew she had to ___ Alix about her constant critiques, even though she dreaded the conversation.

• confront

• ignore

• praise

• avoid

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill-in-the-blank: “Make sure to land that ___ cleanly!” Coach Jen yelled as Brittany completed her mid-air flip.

• somersault

• cartwheel

• backflip

• handstand

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Fill-in-the-blank: Brittany could feel the ___ in her muscles after days of intense practice leading up to the competition.

• strain

• relief

• comfort

• ease

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Fill-in-the-blank: Brittany had always been annoyed when Alix would ___ her every move, but now she missed her friend’s advice.

• nitpick

• ignore

• follow

• support

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill-in-the-blank: Brittany did not want her nerves to ___ her, but she kept doubting whether she could perform well.

• plague

• calm

• soothe

• relax

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill-in-the-blank: Brittany’s expression was ___ as she worried about whether she would succeed in the competition.

• solemn

• joyful

• relaxed

• indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill-in-the-blank: “I would never ___ you, Brit,” Alix reassured her friend before the big competition.

• abandon

• betray

• ignore

• forget

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill-in-the-blank: Before beginning her performance, Brittany closed her eyes and tried to ___ the judges cheering for her.

• envision

• ignore

• forget

• imagine

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C