Furtive and Encroaching Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "furtive"?

• Open and honest

• Secretive or sneaky

• Loud and boisterous

• Quick and careless

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following best defines "instantaneously"?

• After a long time

• Without any delay

• With hesitation

• In a confused manner

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "encroaching" mean?

• Retreating quickly

• Gradually intruding or advancing beyond usual limits

• Remaining stationary

• Disappearing suddenly

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence where "furtive" is used correctly.

• She gave a furtive glance at the answer sheet during the test.

• The sun shone furtive in the sky.

• He spoke in a furtive voice to the large crowd.

• The dog barked furtive at the mailman.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following situations best illustrates "encroaching"?

• A student finishing homework on time

• A neighbor’s tree branches slowly growing over your fence

• A car speeding down the highway

• A cat sleeping in the sun

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following best describes an "instantaneous" reaction?

• Thinking for a long time before responding

• Responding immediately without delay

• Ignoring the situation

• Responding after a few hours

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

Why might someone use a "furtive" gesture in a social situation? Use evidence from your understanding of the word.

• To show off their skills to everyone

• To secretly communicate without others noticing

• To make a public announcement

• To express anger openly

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In your own words, explain the difference between "instantaneously" and "encroaching." Provide an example for each.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A