Cliffhanger Vocab

Read the sentence, then decide what the best definition of the word is:

"Jenny made sure the garden hose was neatly coiled when she was finished using it."

What is the best definition for the word coil?

• to make sloppy or messy

• to throw or toss

• to wrap around or arrange something in circles

• to behave

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the sentence, then decide which definition best fits with the word:

"After reaching the top of the mountain, Leslie knew she must begin her descent back to camp."

What is the best definition for the word descent?

• to go down

• to be a good person

• to continue forward

• to move up

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of the word foresaw?

• to see when something is going to happen before it happens

• to see the future and the past

• to read minds

• to cute something apart with a saw

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the best definition for the word rappel?

• to lower yourself down a mountain using rope

• to climb a mountain or large hill

• a type of rescue

• a type of fishing equipment used to catch fish

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Read the sentence, then decide the best definition for the word:

"Bryan trekked up the mountain slowly and carefully."

What is the best definition of the word trekked?

• to travel slowly

• to move quickly

• to walk with a limp

• to climb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C