Vocabulary In Context Practice 8

Mary knew she owed her father an apology for acting so hostile when he told her to get off the phone. 

• unfriendly
• strangely
• hesitantly
• swimmingly

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Elizabeth's anguish at the death of her cat affected all her friends and relatives who had to watch her crying.

• departure
• interest
• suffering
• frustration

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Tyler's favorite part of the police show is during the investigation when the detectives interrogate the crime suspects.

• irritate
• question
• sing
• challenge

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Grandma loved the boisterous children, but she was used to a quiet life. She had to admit they got on her nerves after only 10 minutes.

• quiet and tranquil
• sweet and savory
• rowdy and noisy
• sickly and strange

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Henry thought he was going to be making $20 an hour, but it turned out that the job offer was bogus. He would be making only 75 cents an hour.

• phony
• sad
• melodramatic
• important

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Mr. Wonka was the most popular teacher at school. His charisma made going to class a pleasure.

• philanthropy
• charm 
• homework
• class pet

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

The old junk yard was full of dilapidated automobiles and household appliances.

• broken down
• poorly constructed
• variable
• antique

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

James was ecstatic when he got the autograph of his favorite musician. He couldn't stop smiling and jumping. 

• extremely happy
• disappointed
• shocked
• impressed

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The man in the dark overcoat had a sinister look about him, so Pat and Kelly immediately turned around and ran in the other direction.

• kind
• weird
• evil
• funny

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Andrew Carnegie, the great philanthropist, established foundations to give money to worthwhile causes.

• friend
• charitable person
• scientist
• comedian

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4