Exploring Wordly Wise 14b Concepts

What does the word 'exotic' mean?

• Easy to understand

• Common and ordinary

• Boring and dull

• Fascinating because it is different

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following is an example of something 'incredulous'?

• A famous person

• A believable story

• A common fruit

• A doubtful claim

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'legendary' refer to?

• Someone famous for a short time

• A naive person

• Someone well-known for a long time

• A hidden animal

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the difference between 'lurking' and 'hiding'?

• Hiding means being scrupulous

• Lurking means hiding and getting ready to attack

• Hiding means being famous for a long time

• Lurking means being naive

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'naive' mean?

• Clever and cunning

• Skeptical and doubtful

• Ready to accept without analyzing

• Experienced and analytical

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to 'pander'?

• To be inexperienced

• To promise something to please someone

• To hide and prepare to attack

• To be famous for a long time

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does 'plausible' mean?

• Absolutely true

• Absolutely false

• Seems to be true but not necessarily so

• Too absurd to be believed

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is an example of something 'preposterous'?

• A believable excuse

• A famous person

• A six-month-old baby speaking three languages

• A common fruit

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does 'scrupulous' mean?

• Being naive and inexperienced

• Being famous for a long time

• Being careless and negligent

• Paying close attention to the smallest detail

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word describes someone who is very careful and honest?

• Naive

• Incredulous

• Pander

• Scrupulous

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6