Lesson 16 - Riding Freedom Comprehension and Vocab

What does the word escorted mean in the sentence below?

Grandpa escorted Ella to the Father Daughter Dance because Ella's dad was out of town.

• accepting

• depended on

• guided or accompanied by

• speak or write in support of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word swelled mean in the sentence below?

His heart swelled with pride as he watched his daughter collect her prize.

• good enough for something

• accepting

• got larger

• a set of circumstances

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word churning mean in the sentence below?

The churning wind knocked over the garbage can and blew the lid down the street.

• got larger

• depended on

• guided or accompanied by

• vigorously (quickly) mixing or stirring

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word worthy mean in the sentence below?

We support the local animal shelter because we feel it is a worthy cause.

• good enough for something

• earn something

• accepting

• speak or write in support of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word defended mean in the sentence below?

Joe's dog defended him from the strangers by barking at anyone who came near.

• depended on

• people's opinions about something or someone

• speak, act or write in support of something or someone

• vigorously stirring or mixing

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word BEST fits in the sentence below?

"What an unlucky ______________," said Dad. "Our flight has been canceled because of the snow storm."

• reputation

• situation

• escorted

• satisfied

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word BEST fits in the sentence below?

"Zack did ___________ to win," said Tyler. "He worked very hard on that science project."

• relied

• worthy

• satisfied

• deserve

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which word BEST fits in the sentence below?

I missed two words on my spelling test, but I am still ________ with my grade.

• swelled

• satisfied

• defended

• escorted

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word BEST fits in the sentence below?

Samantha _________ on her sister to go on the rollercoaster with her; she was too scared to go alone.

• relied

• defended

• escorted

• swelled

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word BEST fits in the sentence below?

The substitute teacher has a ____________ for being kind, but strict.

• worthy

• deserve

• reputation

• churning

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4