Lemonade War Vocabulary Challenge

Which sentence best shows the meaning of the word "swatting" as used in "The Lemonade War"?

• She was swatting at the flies buzzing around her lemonade stand.

• She was sipping her lemonade quietly.

• She was pouring lemonade into a cup.

• She was counting her money.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Choose the sentence that uses the word "lull" correctly.

• There was a lull in the conversation, so everyone was silent for a moment.

• He lull the ball across the field.

• She lull her lemonade with sugar.

• The lull was very loud and noisy.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following best shows someone acting "ferociously"?

• Smiling kindly at a friend.

• Working on a project with great energy and force.

• Whispering softly in class.

• Walking slowly down the street.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which situation best describes something "pathetic"?

• A strong, healthy tree.

• A tiny, wilted flower struggling to grow.

• A bright, sunny day.

• A delicious glass of lemonade.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

If someone is called a "miser," what are they most likely to do?

• Share their money with everyone.

• Save every penny and avoid spending money.

• Spend money on fun things.

• Give away free lemonade.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following shows someone being "persistent"?

• Giving up after the first try.

• Trying again and again until they succeed.

• Forgetting about the problem.

• Ignoring their goal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which sentence best shows the meaning of "hesitation"?

• She answered the question right away.

• He paused before speaking, unsure of what to say.

• They ran quickly to the playground.

• She finished her homework early.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of these best describes a "scorching" day?

• A cool, rainy afternoon.

• A day with snow and ice.

• A day so hot you can barely stand outside.

• A windy, cloudy morning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

If someone is acting "mulish," what are they doing?

• Changing their mind easily.

• Being very stubborn and refusing to change.

• Laughing at a joke.

• Helping a friend.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following shows someone being "skeptical"?

• Believing everything they hear.

• Questioning if a story is really true.

• Agreeing with everyone.

• Smiling at a friend.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3