Eleven Vocabulary

What is the definition of the term 'raggedy'?

• a long thin street or area that is behind buildings

• to not look good; to be old and used

• to be very clean and new

• a type of animal

Answer explanation

The term 'raggedy' refers to something that does not look good and appears old and used. This aligns with the correct answer choice, distinguishing it from the other options that do not fit the definition.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of the term 'alley'?

• a long thin street or area that is behind buildings

• to not look good; to be old and used

• a type of food

• a kind of animal

Answer explanation

The term 'alley' refers to a long thin street or area typically located behind buildings, making this the correct definition. The other options do not accurately describe what an alley is.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Fill in the blank: The term for 'to not look good; to be old and used' is _______.

• raggedy

• shiny

• modern

• fresh

Answer explanation

The term 'raggedy' describes something that is old, worn out, and not looking good, making it the correct choice. The other options, 'shiny', 'modern', and 'fresh', imply newness or good condition, which do not fit the description.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Fill in the blank: The term for 'a long thin street or area that is behind buildings' is _______.

• alley

• avenue

• boulevard

• plaza

Answer explanation

The correct term for 'a long thin street or area that is behind buildings' is 'alley'. An alley typically refers to a narrow passageway, often found between or behind buildings, distinguishing it from wider streets like avenues or boulevards.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'a silly way to do something' is _________.

• nonsense

• wisdom

• method

• logic

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'nonsense' because it refers to actions or ideas that are silly or illogical. The other options, 'wisdom', 'method', and 'logic', imply reason or sense, which contradicts the meaning of doing something in a silly way.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'not able to be seen' is _________.

• invisible

• visible

• audible

• tangible

Answer explanation

The correct word for 'not able to be seen' is 'invisible'. The other options, 'visible', 'audible', and 'tangible', refer to things that can be seen, heard, or touched, respectively.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'a very small living thing that makes people sick' is _________.

• germ

• rock

• cloud

• car

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'germ' because it specifically refers to a very small living thing, such as bacteria or viruses, that can cause illness. The other options do not relate to anything that makes people sick.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A