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Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
Hurricane Katrina caused a great cataclysm-New Orleans was a disaster.
What does the word cataclysm mean as used in the sentence?
miracle
catastrophe
session
wonder
Hurricane Katrina caused a great cataclysm-New Orleans was a disaster.
What word(s) in the text helped you determine the meaning of the word?
great
disaster
New Orleans
caused
Though the ephemeral thunderstorm lasted only a short time, it damaged homes and knocked down trees.
What does the word ephemeral mean as used in the sentence?
lengthy
long lasting
brief
infinite
Though the ephemeral thunderstorm lasted only a short time, it damaged homes and knocked down trees.
What word(s) in the text helped you determine the meaning of the word?
short
damaged
knocked
thunderstorm
Even from far away, the luminous glow of the city’s lights could be seen against the dark sky.
What is the meaning of the word luminous as used in the sentence?
black
invisible
dark
bright
Even from far away, the luminous glow of the city’s lights could be seen against the dark sky.
What word(s) in the sentence helped you determine the meaning of the word?
lights
dark
far away
sky
Tara was always obedient in school while her twin, Tommy, was constantly insubordinate.
What is the meaning of the word insubordinate as used in the sentence?
well-behaved
follow
obedient
disobedient
Tara was always obedient in school while her twin, Tommy, was constantly insubordinate.
What word(s) in the sentence helped you determine the meaning of the word?
while
obedient
constantly
twin
Jeremy’s pugnacious behavior made his opponent back down.
What does the word pugnacious mean as used in the sentence?
calm
dog-like
aggressive
peaceful
Jeremy’s pugnacious behavior made his opponent back down.
What word(s) in the sentence helped you determine the meaning of the word?
back down
opponent
behavior
made
Tory hoisted her heavy backpack onto the shelf in her closet after the camping trip.
What is the meaning of the word hoisted as used in the sentence?
lifted
lowered
let-down
squeezed
Tory hoisted her heavy backpack onto the shelf in her closet after the camping trip.
What word(s) in the sentence helped you determine the meaning of the word?
camping
shelf
heavy
closet
There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early.
What is the meaning of the word expedite as used in the sentence?
agree on
sue
discuss
quicken
There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early.
What word(s) in the sentence helped you determine the meaning of the word?
legal
early
time is running out
raging
The comestibles, including a huge pizza, a birthday cake, chocolate-covered peanuts, and tasty hot dogs were all in the fridge before my birthday party.
What is the meaning of the word comestibles as used in the sentence?
food
party items
decorations
combustables
The comestibles, including a huge pizza, a birthday cake, chocolate-covered peanuts, and tasty hot dogs were all in the fridge before my birthday party.
What word(s) in the sentence helped you determine the meaning of the word?
including
birthday party
pizza, cake, peanuts, hot dogs
tasty
The arbitrator, or neutral person chosen to settle the dispute, arrived at her decision.
What is the meaning of the word arbitrator as used in the sentence?
person who fights
independent, objective person
someone who works at Arby's
a traitor
The arbitrator, or neutral person chosen to settle the dispute, arrived at her decision.
What word(s) in the sentence helped you determine the meaning of the word?
neutral
dispute
settle
chosen
