Reading Comp 5/16

What is the meaning of boon as used in the passage?

• A benefit or blessing

• A punishment or curse

• A type of plant

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of mitigated as used in the passage?

• removed

• made less severe

• permanently cured

• tolerated

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of contentious as used in the passage?

• ineffective

• unwritten

• well known

• disputed

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of posthumous as used in the passage?

• happening after someone's death

• accomplished by joint efforts

• occurring after extensive debate

• happening at a much later date

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of proscribed as used in the passage?

• monitored

• prohibited

• recommended

• accepted

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4