Word of the Day - Week 1&2

What is the definition of the word "tribute"?

• A type of punishment

• Something given or said to show respect or admiration

• A form of payment for goods

• A kind of celebration

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Which of the following best defines the word "tarnish" when used as a noun?

• A shiny surface

• A loss of brightness or reputation

• A type of metal

• A cleaning tool

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "inspirational" mean?

• Causing someone to feel sleepy

• Causing someone to feel excited and encouraged

• Causing someone to feel angry

• Causing someone to feel tired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the correct definition of "pent."

• Released or free

• Kept or held in; confined

• Very large

• Very small

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

What does "blunt" mean as an adjective?

• Sharp and pointed

• Not sharp; straightforward and direct

• Very colorful

• Very quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of the verb "deprive"?

• To give something

• To take something away from someone

• To make something

• To fix something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence uses the word "tribute" correctly?

• The chef tribute the soup with salt.

• The students gave a tribute to their teacher at the assembly.

• The tribute was running late for school.

• She tribute her shoes every morning.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Select the sentence where "tarnish" is used correctly as a noun.

• The silverware had a dark tarnish after years of use.

• She tarnish her shoes every day.

• He was tarnish by the rain.

• The dog ran tarnish in the yard.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4C

Which sentence uses "inspirational" correctly?

• The inspirational speech made everyone want to try harder.

• The inspirational was late for dinner.

• She inspirational her homework.

• The inspirational is a type of fruit.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "pent."

• The pent up dog ran freely in the park.

• She felt pent up after staying inside all day.

• He pent his homework quickly.

• The pent was delicious.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C