9/19 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "persevere" mean?

• To give up quickly

• To keep trying, even when it's hard

• To laugh at someone

• To run away

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "to crush something into tiny pieces"?

• Reminisce

• Pulverize

• Bewilder

• Solitude

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is in "solitude," what are they experiencing?

• Being in a crowd

• Being alone, usually in a peaceful way

• Being confused

• Being in danger

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to "boycott" something?

• To buy more of it

• To refuse to buy or take part in something as a protest

• To talk about it with friends

• To make it better

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word would best describe a road that is very dangerous to drive on?

• Treacherous

• Refrain

• Reminisce

• Solitude

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If you "refrain" from eating candy, what are you doing?

• Eating a lot of candy

• Stopping yourself from eating candy

• Sharing candy with friends

• Making candy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which situation best shows someone "reminiscing"?

• A person thinking about what to eat for lunch

• A person talking about their favorite childhood vacation

• A person running a race

• A person buying a new toy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If a group of students is confused by a math problem, which word describes how they feel?

• Persevere

• Bewildered

• Solitude

• Boycott

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Imagine you and your friends decide not to buy snacks from the school store because the prices are too high. Which vocabulary word describes your action, and why is it important?

• Pulverize; because you want to break the snacks into pieces

• Boycott; because you are protesting the high prices

• Reminisce; because you are thinking about old snacks

• Refrain; because you are eating snacks

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A hiker chooses to walk a path that is known to be "treacherous." What should the hiker do to stay safe, and why is it important to know the meaning of "treacherous" in this situation?

• Walk quickly and ignore the danger, because "treacherous" means safe

• Be very careful and watch for danger, because "treacherous" means very dangerous

• Bring more snacks, because "treacherous" means hungry

• Invite more friends, because "treacherous" means fun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4