Vocabulary Practice [18 May]

What does the word "perennial" mean in the following sentence? (a)  

• Temporary
• Repeating or enduring
• Fragrant
• Decaying

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

What is something that students find a perennial challenge?

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Choose the best meaning for the word "serenely" in the given sentence: (a)  

• Peacefully
• Angrily
• Frantically
• Energetically

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

What do you like to do that will help you feel more serene?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

What is the closest definition for the word "accost" in the following sentence?

"As she walked down the busy street, a stranger suddenly accosted her, asking for directions."

• To greet politely

• To avoid

• To approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively

• To compliment

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Describe a time when you were accosted by someone at a shopping mall.

Write in complete sentences, and use the word 'accosted'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

In the context of the sentence, what does "tethered" mean? (a)  

• Released
• Floating freely
• Restrained or secured
• Rising rapidly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

Choose the best meaning for the word "sapping" in the given sentence:

"The long hours of physical labor were sapping his energy and leaving him exhausted."

• Nourishing or replenishing

• Energizing or invigorating

• Weakening or draining

• Stabilizing or fortifying

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Think of a situation where something gradually drains your energy or enthusiasm. It could be a task, a demanding job, or a challenging activity.

Use "sapping" in a sentence to express the draining effect of that situation.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

What does the word "liberating" mean in the following sentence? (a)  

• Confined or trapped
• Oppressive or restrictive
• Empowering or freeing
• Overwhelming or burdensome

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6