The FBI

Which word means; to make a surprise attack from a hidden place?

The lion was waiting to ________________ the unsuspecting rabbit.

• ambuscade

• honest

• ambush

• concealment

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word means; to be afraid; to fear or feel deep worry?

We _______________ when our teacher says, "Pop quiz today."

• welcome

• dread

• panic

• cringe

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word means; to stretch out, make or last longer; to give or offer?

Our family wanted to ___________________ the trip to Australia.

• expand

• keep

• cease

• extend

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word means; to give money, effort or items for a cause; to hand in for publication?

Could you _______________ cans of corn to our Homeroom?

• commit

• withhold

• contribute

• supply

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word means; to find out by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing; to figure out by reason or logic?

We are allowed to use a calculator to _______________ large sums.

• determine

• calculate

• estimate

• work out

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word means; very excited or upset; marked by fast, wild, or nervous action?

I became _______________ when my project wasn't done on time.

• frantic

• frenzied

• sane

• calm

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word means; beginning or first?

My ________________ reaction was surprise.

• original

• basic

• initial

• final

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word means; to make use of; to put to work on a job or task for pay?

We had to _______________ the use of a wrench to loosen the bolt.

• utilize

• yield

• employ

• apply

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word means; to have a sudden, upsetting effect on the mind or feelings; to shock or daze, to make unable to feel, react, or think?

The roar of a lion may ___________ a small animal for a few moments.

• daze

• stun

• confuse

• calm

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word means;to give in or give way; to produce or bring forth?

A driver must _________________ to incoming traffic.

• yield

• defer

• give way

• counter

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4