Phantom Tollbooth Ch 1-3

What is the definition of the word impractical?

• markedly different from the usual

• not workable

• tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

Answer explanation

not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic:

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the definition of the word interject?

• affected or marked by low spirits

• not conforming to approved standards of social behavior

• speak abruptly, especially as an interruption

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the definition of the word monotonous?

• tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

• overcome with amazement

• search haphazardly

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What word best fits the sentence?

The woman had to ________ through her old belongings to find the jacket she was looking for.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What word works best in this sentence?

The millionaire lived a very ________ lifestyle with a huge mansion and a fleet of expensive cars

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Complete the sentence.

The lawyer lost his law license for _________ dealings that left many people in the community with unsafe drinking water.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose the best word to complete the sentence.

The ________ kicker walked quietly to the locker room after missing the field goal that could have won the game for his team.

• peculiar

• dejected

• impractical

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the best word to complete the sentence.

The actress had _______ taste; she wore a dress made from raw steak to the awards ceremony.

• brood

• unethical

• peculiar

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the word brood?

• think moodily or anxiously about something

• tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

• not workable

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of flabbergast?

• speak abruptly, especially as an interruption

• overcome with amazement

• characterized by extravagance and profusion

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4