Inferring word meanings

The cost of some seats equalled a whole year's income for a shopkeeper!

• money you make through working

• coming in

• time

• the food that is in a shop

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

"We must be cautious," he muttered. "These gladiators will be aiming to hurt us."

• curious

• careful

• quiet

• tired

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

From the opposite end came the gladiators--also to a great roar of approval. "We aren't the only popular ones..." replied Cornelius.

• like an apple

• dislike

• liking

• coming close

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

"For the past month, we have taken these beasts and, at Hadrian's bidding, trained them to the highest level!"

• bed

• house

• request/order

• roar

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Pliny sneaked over to give them a last boost of morale. "Good work, lads."

• surprise

• food

• lies to make them do badly

• confidence, something to make them feel good

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

"Keep tight," he said. "Don't let them pick you off. We'll be stronger if we stay together."

• to use a spear

• to beat one by one

• to pick something up off the ground

• strong

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

We normally RUN at the slightest sign of trouble! Even a gust of wind sets us off!

• smallest

• crashing

• seeing

• biggest

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

She took a hit as the flood of Roman swords finally overpowered her.

• helped

• went over their heads

• got too strong for someone

• turned someone over

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

It wasn't an accurate depiction of the Battle of Alesia - these things never were- but the audience liked it anyway.

• imitation / likeness

• water

• book / writing

• fighting

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Milus attempted to keep the Romans at bay. Fortunately his skills with a trident were great.

• Although

• Strongly

• Unhappy

• Luckily

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4