Suffixes that form adjectives

Which word means: somewhat inactive, slow, lacking energy

• sheepish

• timely

• sluggish

• allergic

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means: simple, immature, related to a younger person's behavior?

• childish

• lavish

• comely

• responsible

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Ava always makes an extraordinary impression, as her manners and behavior are impeccable. Impeccable means:

• not responsible, immature

• childlike, simple

• without fault, perfect, flawless

• acceptable, average

Which of the following words is a synonym for stylish?

• fashionable

• ordinary

• ugly

• nice

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

The hotel's decor is extremely fancy. You might say it is __________________________

• squeamish

• tragic

• sluggish

• lavish

Viren and Vivaan keep trip journals of all of their worldly travels. Worldly means:

• limited

• like many worlds

• of the world

• travels through books

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following means the SAME as costly?

• expensive

• cheap

• fair

• free of value

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

We can't take our dog to the dog park since he is aggressive with other dogs. Which is the BEST definition of aggressive?

• having relaxed and calm behavior

• having shy or sheepish behavior

• having or showing aggression, attacking behavior

• friendly and excited

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Welles Crowther was named an honorary firefighter after his death due to his courageous acts of bravery on 9/11. Courageous means:

• full of risk and danger

• full of courage, brave

• foolish/childish

• related to fire

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Bailey and Alyssa were zealous workers in our classroom library, spending hours organizing and categorizing our books. Zealous means:

• lazy and sluggish

• full of energy, enthusiasm

• bored and uninterested

• careless and irresponsible

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CCSS.L.3.2F