They Don't Mean It! Vocabulary

Which of the following is an example of complimenting someone?

• giving them directions

• helping them with homework

• inviting them over for ice cream

• telling them you really like their shoes

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does the word congratulate mean?

• to plan together secretly

• to use carefully or sparingly

• to dismiss or turn down in a decisive way

• to give good wishes or praise for someone’s success

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word critical?

• blunt

• complimentary

• liberal

• timid

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What does the word cultural mean?

• habitual or customary usage

• having to do with social customs

• having to do with numbers

• smallest in amount or degree

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word misunderstanding?

• confusion

• knowledge

• opinion

• withdrawal

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word contradicted?

• agreed

• moderated

• objected

• reformed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word appreciation?

• admiration

• knowledge

• opinion

• withdrawal

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word blurted mean?

• displayed in public

• shown in a new light

• said suddenly or without thinking

• explained in a lengthy, confusing manner

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4