Grace and James were reading a mystery novel in class. Suddenly, Grace exclaimed, “Wow! The villain was sent to a reformatory for his heinous crime!” What does heinous most likely mean in this sentence?

• A small or unimportant

• Funny or lighthearted

• Silly or strange

• Shockingly wicked or evil

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Zoe said to Mason, “Since I now know how very frugal you are…” What does the word frugal mean in this quote?

• Wasteful or careless

• Brave or bold

• Generous with money

• Careful or sparing with money or resources

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Nora, Lily, and Ava were on a wild adventure when suddenly Nora said, “There was no time to be queasy or delicate.” What does queasy mean in this exciting moment?

• Tired or slow

• Feeling sick or nauseated

• Curious or confused

• Confident or brave

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Oliver and Anika were on an exciting adventure when they read, “There was no time to be queasy or delicate.” What does delicate mean in this sentence?

• Heavy and strong

• Fancy or expensive

• Easily broken or fragile

• Strange or unique

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the school kitchen, Nora spots someone busy with a block of cheese. What does "grating" mean in “That guy grating cheese is Samuel”?

• Cutting or slicing

• Annoying or harsh-sounding

• Generous or kind

• Quiet or calm

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

During a magic show, Ava and Noah saw something so surprising that they were left dumbfounded! What does dumbfounded most likely mean?

• Very sleepy

• Easily distracted

• Greatly astonished or amazed

• Slightly annoyed

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Abigail and Aiden are having a debate in class. Abigail says the word "magnitude" means something really big or important, while Aiden thinks it’s just a kind of crime. Who do you think is right? What is the best meaning of magnitude?

• A kind of crime

• Greatness of size or importance

• A problem that repeats

• Distance or length

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

During a class debate, Kai sneered at Evelyn's answer. What does it mean when someone sneers?

• They laugh in a friendly way

• They shout in surprise

• They smile in a proud or loving way

• They give a mocking smile or tone

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Aria's teacher says she is "incorrigible" in class. What does incorrigible mean?

• Impossible to control or improve

• Really well-behaved

• Easily bored or distracted

• Fun and friendly

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

James said, “We do not play with numbers or write tedious essays…” Can you help Abigail and Lily figure out what the word tedious means?

• Exciting or fun

• Short and confusing

• Too long, slow, or boring

• Really hard to understand

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4