Monsters Act 2 Vocab in Context

The pervading sense of unease made everyone feel on edge.

• Filling or spreading throughout
• Suddenly appearing and disappearing
• Soft and quiet
• Completely empty

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The cold night blanketed the city.

• Covers completely
• Warms up
• Wraps around something
• Blocks out

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The sentry stood motionless, guarding the entrance with unwavering focus.

• A person keeping watch
• A person standing still
• A person hiding in fear
• A person giving orders

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

She spoke timorously, unsure if her words would be well received.

• Bravely and boldly
• With fear or nervousness
• Happily and excitedly
• In a rude and loud way

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

His concerns were legitimate, and they could no longer be ignored.

• Proper or appropriate
• Unbelievable or fake
• Silly or unimportant
• Strange and mysterious

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

He nodded grimly, knowing that their journey ahead would be difficult.

• Happily and confidently
• Sadly or seriously
• In a confused way
• With excitement

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A shrill cry pierced the silence, sending a chill through the room.

• Loud and high-pitched
• Deep and quiet
• Muffled and hard to hear
• Slow and calm

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

He was strutting down the street, completely oblivious to the stares.

• Walking confidently
• Running in a panic
• Standing still without moving
• Walking slowly in fear

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

She was appointed as the new leader, a role she had dreamed of for years.

• Chosen for a job or role
• Tricked into doing something
• Quickly moving away
• Confused by what’s happening

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

He was hesitant to enter the dark alley, unsure of what lay ahead.

• Moving forward quickly
• Moving slowly because of uncertainty
• Stopping completely
• Running away in fear

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4