Vocabulary Worksheet: Clutching

What is the definition of the word 'clutching'?

• Running away quickly

• Grasping or holding something tightly, strongly, or suddenly, often because of fear, pain, or strong emotion.

• Speaking loudly

• Laughing uncontrollably

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What part of speech is the word 'clutching'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

A look of horror on his face and starts coughing while _______ his chest.

• clutching

• touching

• patting

• scratching

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What would be two synonyms for the word 'clutching'?

• gripping, grasping

• dropping, releasing

• ignoring, avoiding

• pushing, pulling

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What would be antonyms for the word 'clutching'?

• releasing, letting go

• grabbing, holding

• clasping, seizing

• gripping, clutching

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Restate the definition of 'clutching' in your own words.

• Clutching means holding or grasping something tightly.

• Clutching means letting go of something easily.

• Clutching means ignoring something completely.

• Clutching means pushing something away forcefully.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

What is the definition of the word 'ironic'?

• Having a curious or humorous unexpected sequence of events marked by coincidence.

• Expressing strong feelings openly and directly.

• Relating to the study of ancient civilizations.

• Describing something that is extremely rare or unique.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

What part of speech is the word 'ironic'?

• adjective

• noun

• verb

• adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Use the word 'ironic' in a sentence.

• Isn’t it ironic that show off JB, with all his swagger, is too shy to talk to Miss Sweet Tea?

• Ironic is a type of metal used in construction.

• The word 'ironic' means very happy and excited.

• Ironic is another word for electronic devices.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What would be a synonym for the word 'ironic'?

• sarcastic

• literal

• boring

• serious

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C