Vocabulary Quiz 8/17

What does the word "pelt" mean?

• To sing loudly in a group

• To hit or throw things at someone or something repeatedly

• To fix something that is broken

• To run very fast

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "acting too proud or self-important"?

• Fond

• Pompous

• Stern

• Jolting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "offense"?

• A feeling of hurt or anger caused by something someone says or does

• The front part of a ship

• A type of boat

• A strong wind

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word describes "having a strong liking for something or someone"?

• Fond

• Plugging

• Rigging

• Rowlocks

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What are "rowlocks" used for?

• To hold oars in place on a boat

• To steer the ship

• To store food

• To clean the deck

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

If someone is plugging a hole in a boat, what are they doing?

• Making the hole bigger

• Blocking the hole to stop water from getting through

• Painting the boat

• Cleaning the boat

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which part of a ship is the "stern"?

• The front part

• The back part

• The middle part

• The top part

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

If a boat is moving with sudden, rough movements that shake or bump, which word best describes this?

• Pompous

• Jolting

• Fond

• Assure

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is "rigging" on a ship?

• The kitchen area

• The ropes, chains, and equipment used to support and control a ship’s sails

• The sleeping area

• The steering wheel

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

If you "assure" someone, what are you doing?

• Making them feel worried

• Telling them something confidently to make them feel better or sure about it

• Ignoring them

• Asking them a question

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4