Unit 7 CKLA "Stella"

Alex's magic tricks are so fascinating that everyone watches in amazement.

What does the word fascinating mean in the sentence?

• interesting and engaging

• boring and dull

• chatty and talkative

Maria and Yvonne practice their salsa moves for the school talent show.

What does the word salsa mean in the sentence?

• a typically spicy sauce made with tomatoes, peppers, and onions

• an athletic event using a bat and ball

• a popular type of music of Latin American origin

My favorite awards ceremony recognizes artists for their contributions to the music industry.

What does the word ceremony mean in the sentence?

• a lively competition where people play sports or do physical activities

• an event that happens at a special time that is important and often serious

• a fun gathering where people often share food and play games

Danny always keeps his passport in a safe place when he visits his grandmother in Italy.

What does the word passport mean in the sentence?

• a helpful book that describes different places to visit and things to do on a trip

• a document that identifies a person that they show when arriving in or leaving a country

• a special item that makes you feel safe and cozy when you are upset or scared

Elyse hestistantly enters the cold water of the lake.

What does the word hesitantly mean in the sentence?

• excitedly due to curiosity

• eagerly due to confidence

• slowly due to doubt or uncertaintly

Which sentence uses the word reunion correctly?

• Luis hears the good news that his cousins from Arizona will be at the family reunion in September.

• The museum's nature reunion features interactive displays about animals and their habitats.

• Lizbeth eagerly awaits the ribbon-cutting reunion marking the new library's opening.

Although Daron is normally shy at school, he is a more gregarious person on the school playground.

What does the word gregarious mean in the sentence?

• outgoing and friendly

• talented and athletic

• backward and timid

Which sentence describes something that might require courage?

• I use a familiar route when I walk to my grandmother's house after school each day.

• I let go of the support bar at the skating rink and make my way across the ice on my own.

• I quickly retreat when my neighbor's large dog growls at me as I walk by.

The big, barking dog was intimidating to the little, timid kitten.

What does the intimidating mean in the sentence?

• frightening

• welcoming

• comforting

The game was a real cliffhanger until the final thirty seconds.

What does the word cliffhanger mean in the sentence?

• something showing respect and good manners

• a loud yell or cheer

• an event ending in suspense and excitement