Maniac Magee vocabulary

Which sentence correctly uses the word "maniac"?

• The maniac was calm and collected during the meeting.

• The maniac drove through the streets at high speed, ignoring all traffic signals.

• The maniac was known for his quiet and reserved nature.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is a synonym for "suffice"?

• Insufficient

• Satisfy

• Deplete

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is an antonym for "allergy"?

• Immunity

• Sensitivity

• Reaction

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Choose the sentence that best demonstrates the meaning of "finicky".

• The finicky cat ate whatever was put in front of it.

• The finicky eater only liked his sandwiches cut into triangles.

• The finicky dog loved playing in the mud.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word "grates" mean in the following sentence? "The sound of the chalk grates on the board."

• Smooths

• Irritates

• Calms

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Which word is a synonym for "solitude"?

• Company

• Isolation

• Crowd

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Select the sentence that uses "rant" correctly.

• She went on a rant about the importance of recycling.

• He ranted the book on the shelf.

• The rant was a quiet whisper.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the meaning of "contortions" in this context: "The gymnast's contortions amazed the audience"?

• Straightening

• Twisting

• Relaxing

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which sentence uses "rickety" correctly?

• The rickety bridge swayed with every step.

• The rickety car was brand new and shiny.

• The rickety table was made of solid oak.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What is a synonym for "repertoire"?

• Collection

• Single

• Absence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1