TSB Vocab 6-13

While hiking in Alaska, Sarah ambled along the snowy trail. What does "ambled" mean in this context?

• ran

• skipped

• slowly walked

• sang

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

After a wildfire swept through the forests of Alaska, many trees were left charred. What does 'charred' mean in this context?

• burnt

• wet

• old

• creepy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

During a winter expedition in Alaska, a hiker begins to experience delirium due to extreme cold and exhaustion. What is the hiker most likely suffering from?

• seriousness

• silliness

• expectation

• mental confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

During a road trip in Alaska, you notice that the supplies in your car are packed in a haphazard manner. What does 'haphazard' mean in this context?

• fancy

• chaotic, lacking order

• streamlined

• organized

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

While hiking in Alaska, you notice dark clouds looming over the mountains. What does "looming" mean in this context?

• to appear threatening

• to seem superficial

• to seem perfect

• to appear odd

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

During the winter in Alaska, the landscape can often become parched. What does "parched" mean in this context?

• soaking

• striped

• extremely dry, arid

• full

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Alaska faced many challenges while trying to reach her goals, but she remained persistent. What does it mean to be persistent in this context?

• not giving up

• not backing down

• moving forward despite obstacles

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In Alaska, if you are solitary, it means that you are

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

During a long, cold winter in Alaska, many people felt their emotions were stifled by the isolation. What does "stifled" mean in this context?

• bewildered

• suppressed, kept in

• excited

• panicked

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

During a school trip to Alaska, a group of students taunted their classmate for slipping on the ice. What does 'taunted' mean in this context?

• ridicule

• mock

• insult

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.4A