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Which of these words means "nervous"?

• Apprehensive

• Intrepid

• Ecstatic

• Frustrated

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "pallid" mean?

• Enthusiastic

• Jittery and nervous

• Pale and sickly

• Hungry

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"I watched the condensation drip down the glass, the cold water was just out of reach."

What is the character feeling?

• Irritated

• Thirsty

• Tired

• Sleepy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which word does not mean scary?

• Eldritch

• Ominous

• Sinister

• Insatiable

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

It was a ____ and stormy night.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word means "ghost"?

• Gothic

• Spectre

• Unearthly

• Hollow

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"My stomach fluttered as I twisted my shirt hem in my hands and hoped I wasn't called on to speak."

What emotion does this sentence show?

• Excitement

• Nervousness

• Joy

• Confusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Head held high

Standing tall

Moving swiftly and carefully

Daring

Having the heart of a lion

All these are ways you could describe ____?

• Bravery

• Caution

• Confidence

• Intelligence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which word means "starving"?

• Intrepid

• Ravenous

• Portentous

• Appalling

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A big grin

Jumping up and down

Heart racing

Clapping hands

These are all ways to describe _____?

• Happiness

• Calm

• Fear

• Excitement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4