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They Called Her Molly Pitcher - Vocab - Journeys

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word strategy mean in the sentence below?


Daniel chose a strategy for solving the math problem.

a)

time to work

b)

book to study

c)

plan of action

d)

tool for writing

2.

What does the word magnificent mean in the sentence below?


The Grand Canyon is a magnificent sight.

a)

boring

b)

miserable

c)

rugged

d)

splendid

3.

What does the word foes mean in the sentence below?


The two soldiers, who once had been foes, soon became good friends.

a)

apprentices

b)

enemies

c)

lawyers

d)

peasants

4.

What does the word shimmering mean in the sentence below?


The stars were shimmering in the night sky.

a)

blooming

b)

condensing

c)

glimmering

d)

multiplying

5.

What does the word gushed mean in the sentence below?


The water gushed from the fountain.

a)

trickled coldly

b)

ran dry after a short time

c)

flowed forth in a great amount

d)

dripped slowly and then quickly

6.

Which definition represents the meaning of the word racket as it is used in the sentence below?


There was a big racket coming from the construction site.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

7.

Which word from the entry could be used in place of the word channel as it is used in the sentence below?


The boat floated on the water in the channel.

a)

agent

b)

canal

c)

instrument

d)

route

8.

Which definition represents the meaning of the word corner as it is used in the sentence below?


Cats often corner their prey to make it easier to catch.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

9.

Which word from the entry could be used in place of the word grant as it is used in the sentence below?


The teacher will grant her students permission to go to the library.

a)

admit

b)

drop

c)

give

d)

own

10.

The act or process of withdrawing, especially from something dangerous or unpleasant.

a)

retreat

b)

advance

c)

revolution

d)

plunge

11.

Very well-known, famous, like Paul (wait for it) Revere.

a)

Legendary

b)

Formal

c)

Magnificent

d)

Shimmering

12.

To thrust, throw, or place forcefully or suddenly into something.

a)

plunge

b)

lunge

c)

lounge

d)

prod