Standard Based Collab Practice

Determine the meaning of the word "ambiguous" in the following sentence: "The instructions were ambiguous, leaving the students unsure of what to do next."

• Clear

• Uncertain

• Detailed

• Simple

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In the sentence "The cat sat on the mat, purring contentedly," what does the word "contentedly" most likely mean?

• Angrily

• Happily

• Nervously

• Quietly

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Read the following passage: "The old house creaked and groaned as the wind howled outside. It was as if the house itself was alive, protesting against the storm." What can be inferred about the house from this passage?

• The house is new and sturdy.

• The house is old and possibly in disrepair.

• The house is located in a desert.

• The house is made of metal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Using context clues, determine the meaning of the word "meticulous" in the sentence: "She was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect."

• Careless

• Thorough

• Quick

• Lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

In the sentence "Despite the chaos around him, he remained stoic," what does the word "stoic" most likely mean?

• Emotional

• Indifferent

• Calm

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Read the following excerpt: "The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink." What can be inferred about the time of day?

• Morning

• Noon

• Evening

• Midnight

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Determine the meaning of the word "resilient" in the context of the sentence: "After the storm, the resilient community quickly rebuilt their homes."

• Fragile

• Strong

• Weak

• Temporary

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the sentence "The politician's speech was filled with rhetoric, but lacked substance," what does the word "rhetoric" most likely mean?

• Silence

• Persuasive language

• Facts

• Humor

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Read the following passage: "The forest was eerily silent, as if holding its breath, waiting for something to happen." What can be inferred about the atmosphere in the forest?

• It is lively and bustling.

• It is tense and expectant.

• It is noisy and chaotic.

• It is calm and peaceful.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Using context clues, determine the meaning of the word "ephemeral" in the sentence: "The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, lasting only a few moments before the darkness took over."

• Permanent

• Brief

• Endless

• Predictable

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4