RL 8.4 Vocabulary

"Although scientists cannot see them because they are shrouded in ice and darkness, oceans underneath the crusty exteriors of several of Jupiter's moons could possess the raw materials necessary to feed hordes of creatures."

What is the meaning of the word shrouded in the sentence above? 

• blocked from sight

• flying in space

• very cold

• submerged in water

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

"The riverboat Columbia Queen takes passengers on an almost 1,000 mile journey along the route taken by explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in the early 1800's. Along the way, the boat makes stops where passengers can disembark and see wildlife and artifacts onshore."

What is the meaning of disembark as it is used in this paragraph?

• to meet new people

• to buy a ticket

• to take photographs

• to go ashore from a ship

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"A particularly boisterous student was very hard to deal with. He would be rough and disorderly right after I had asked the class to maintain peace in the teacher's absence." 

Which of these phrases from the passage gives a clue about the meaning of boisterous? 

• jeopardize my friendship

• be more cooperative

• comprehend my problem

• rough and disorderly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"Snowmobiles are causing problems in some of our national parks. Particulate matter, emitted by engines of vehicles, is a cause of haze and smog."

In the sentences above, what is the meaning of the words particulate matter? 

• smog

• particular

• haze

• soot

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

"Although skateboarding has become a popular sport, few people think of skateboarders as real athletes. However, skateboarders need to be in good shape when they compete. They aspire to be just as fit as professional football and basketball players."

Based on the passage, which of the following is the best meaning of aspire?

• perspire

• strive

• despise

• fear

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"With his feature-length Straight Out of Brooklyn, Matty Rich stepped forward as the youngest of the new wave of African American filmmakers. He proved wrong the local naysayers who didn't think a poor kid of seventeen could make a movie."

What is the meaning of the word naysayers in the selection above?

• someone who helps you along the way

• someone with an aggressively positive attitude

• someone who stops you from doing what you want

• someone with an aggressively negative attitude

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"The United States economy seems well on the road to recovery after one of the worst recessions on record. Consumers show surprising resilience as they continue to buy household goods, automobiles, and new homes."

Resilience refers to...

• the ability to recover from misfortune

• having a positive attitude

• wanting more than you already have

• an increase in salary wages

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"California sea lions are social and ramble with each other, using different sounds and signals. Though some species of sea lions emit deep, harsh, guttural sounds, the California sea lions usually bleat, roar, or bark. California sea lions are known to be one of the noisiest among the fin-footed species." 

What does the word ramble suggest in the paragraph above? 

• The California sea lions move together in groups. 

• The California sea lions stumble when they walk.

• The California sea lions hum beautifully together. 

• The California sea lions chat randomly with each other. 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"The election had been two days ago, and after the results were announced, Marina smiled weakly at her opponent and gave him a reluctant civil handshake. Her classmates could tell that she was upset though."

What does the word civil suggest in the sentences above?

• excitement

• politeness

• eagerness

• citizenship

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

"Marina was a strong-willed girl and did not show sadness about her defeat, but everybody knew that the results killed Marina."

What does the word strong-willed suggest about Marina?

• Marina is stubborn.

• Marina is enjoyable.

• Marina is flexible.

• Marina is muscular. 

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4