Charlotte Doyle Vocabulary Ch. 1-6

Maria packed her bag in haste so she wouldn't miss the bus. What does "haste" mean?

• a slow and careful way

• a hurry or rush

• a neat and tidy way

• a planned and organized manner

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

At the fancy dinner, everyone showed perfect decorum. What does "decorum" mean?

• excitement

• loud behavior

• proper and polite behavior

• confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The directions were so messy, they were incomprehensible. What does "incomprehensible" mean?

• easy to understand

• fun to read

• hard to believe

• impossible to understand

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The old, decrepit house looked like it might fall down any day. What does "decrepit" mean?

• brand new

• strong and sturdy

• old and worn out

• colorful and bright

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word "garb" mean in the sentence: "The knight wore unusual garb for the ceremony"?

• food

• clothing

• tools

• armor

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

What does the word "sullen" mean in the sentence: "After losing the game, Jacob sat in a sullen mood"?

• cheerful and talkative

• quiet and grumpy

• sleepy and tired

• energetic and loud

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

What does the word "clambered" mean in the sentence: "The kids clambered over the rocks to reach the top of the hill"?

• slid down quickly

• jumped smoothly

• climbed awkwardly

• walked carefully

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

It’s wrong to spread slander about someone just to hurt their reputation. What does the word slander mean?

• praise

• lies meant to hurt

• helpful advice
  

• personal opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4