Fitch THND Vocabulary and Word Meanings Quiz

David shakes a box of coins, and it makes a very rapid, short series of knocking or tapping sounds. True or False: The word "rattle" describes this sound.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The word "rattle" refers to making a rapid series of knocking or tapping sounds, which aligns with the correct answer choice. The other options do not capture this specific meaning.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Charlotte is walking through a part of the city and finds a narrow street with walls or buildings on both sides. She wonders if this is called an alley. True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The word 'alley' specifically refers to a narrow street flanked by walls or buildings, making it the correct choice. The other options do not describe a street or have different meanings.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

True or False: Hannah is trying to find her transparent water bottle, but she can't see it on the table because it is invisible. Does "invisible" mean it is impossible or nearly impossible to see?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If something is 'invisible,' it means it cannot be seen or is very difficult to see. This aligns with the correct answer choice, which states it is impossible or nearly impossible to see.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Nora is waiting for her friend to arrive. She thinks her friend is going to show up soon. True or False: Nora "expects" her friend to arrive.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

To "expect" something means you think it’s going to happen. It indicates a belief or anticipation about a future event, making the first answer choice the correct one.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Harper found an old teddy bear in the attic. Its fur was worn out, and some of the stuffing was coming out. Harper described the teddy bear as "raggedy." True or False: The word "raggedy" is used to describe something that has been used so much that it’s starting to fall apart or become shabby.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The word 'raggedy' best describes something that is worn out or shabby due to excessive use. It conveys the idea of being tattered or falling apart, making it the correct choice compared to the other options.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Emma is training for a race and her coach suggests she try a "fartlek" workout. This means she will combine short bursts of fast or intense movement with periods of easier exercise. True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A 'fartlek' is a fun workout that involves alternating between short bursts of fast or intense movement and periods of easier exercise, making it an effective training method for improving speed and endurance.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

True or False: When Priya walks to school in a brisk manner, she moves in a quick and energetic way.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The term "brisk" refers to a manner of moving that is quick and energetic. This aligns with the correct choice, as it describes someone who is lively and fast-paced in their movements.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

True or False: When Henry made a mistake in class, Arjun scoffed at him, which means Arjun laughed at Henry with scorn.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

To "scoff" at someone means to mock or ridicule them, often with a sense of disdain. Therefore, the correct choice is "To laugh at someone with scorn," as it captures the essence of scoffing.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Michael is driving and notices movement at the edges of his vision while focusing on the road ahead. True or False: The ability to detect this movement is due to peripheral vision, which refers to vision at the edges of the visual field using the periphery of the retina.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Peripheral vision refers to the ability to see objects outside of your direct line of sight, utilizing the peripheral areas of the retina. This allows us to detect movement and shapes at the edges of our visual field.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

True or False: When Grace sees a friend feeling sad, she expresses compassion and friendly fellow feelings. Is Grace being sympathetic?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The term "sympathetic" refers to expressing or feeling compassion or friendly fellow feelings, making the first answer choice correct. The other options describe negative emotions or behaviors, which do not align with the meaning of sympathetic.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4