Into the Wild Unit 1 Vocab Practice

James was cleaning his backyard after a storm and found a pile of 'detritus'. What does 'detritus' mean in this context?

• Leaves and branches that fell from the wind

• Water that was pooling

• Waste from his dog using the bathroom

• Stray cats huddled together for warmth

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Elijah was being very disobedient in class. Which word best describes Elijah's behavior?

• detritus

• contumacious

• congenial

• fickle

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

During a painting class, Nora accidentally sullied Anika's artwork. What could 'sully' mean in this context?

• Nora insulted Anika's artwork

• Nora complimented Anika's artwork

• Nora spilled paint on Anika's art, ruining it

• Nora accidentally copied Anika's artwork

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CCSS.L.5.5C

If Elijah's voice is described as 'sonorous,' this means that...

• It is weak, small, or quiet in sound

• It is heavily accented in sound

• It is high pitched or screeching in sound

• It is full, deep, or rich in sound

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a drama rehearsal, Elijah was asked to 'drawl' his lines. What does 'drawl' refer to in this context?

• Speak with a heavy Southern accent

• Speak so that words are abbreviated

• Speak quickly so words are difficult to understand

• Speak slowly with words running together

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

When meeting his girlfriend's mom, Travis tried to be congenial. This means that he...

• Tried to act in a pleasant, agreeable way

• Boasted about his accomplishments to impress her

• Acted unfeeling and stern

• Tried to be himself

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Sophia found an old book in the attic. How would you describe the condition of the book if it was 'tattered'?

• It was outdated

• It was torn and ragged

• It was covered in dust

• It was in perfectly preserved condition

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Ethan and Liam were having a debate. Ethan described Avery as 'flinty'. What does Ethan mean by 'flinty'?

• Agreeable, pleasant

• Foolish; uneducated

• Unfeeling; stern; showing lack of emotion

• Dramatic, emotional; overreacting

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Zoe found a beautiful dress in her grandmother's closet. She was told it was 'vintage'. What does 'vintage' refer to in this context?

• The dress is expensive

• The dress is torn and ragged

• The dress is ugly

• The dress is from a previous era

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Ruby invited Gianna to a Halloween haunted house, but Gianna decided not to go because she finds them disquieting. This means that...

• Gianna doesn't want to go because it would cause anxiety

• Gianna doesn't want to go because she dislikes Ruby

• Gianna doesn't want to go because it would be boring

• Gianna doesn't want to go because it would be too quiet

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4