ELEPHANT WALK

If you assume something, you ...

• make a conclusion based on facts
• have all the information and evidence
• make an educated guess
• make a belief or guess without having all the information or evidence

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

To reckon your wealth means ...

• estimate the worth of your liabilities and debts
• measure your happiness and satisfaction
• evaluate your social status and popularity
• calculate or determine the value of your assets and possessions

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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

If you are given compensation, it means you get ...

• Payment or benefits given because of loss, injury or suffering

• A gift or present
• A type of tax
• A form of punishment

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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

A porter is most likely to work in a ...

• school
• office
• restaurant
• hotel or hospital

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

If something trundles away, it moves ...

• slowly and heavily
• quickly and lightly
• swiftly and smoothly
• rapidly and effortlessly

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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

If someone looked at you contemptuously, probably they ...

• ignored you completely
• smiled at you warmly
• glared at you angrily
• looked at you with disdain or scorn

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If a firefighter had to wrench a door open, it means he had to ...

• forcefully pull it

• carefully unlock it

• gently push or pull it

• lightly tap or knock on it

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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

Tranquil is closest in meaning to ...

• agitated
• chaotic
• calm
• restless

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

An elephant in the room means ...

• A large mammal that lives in the jungle.
• A metaphorical phrase used to describe a small issue.
• A common phrase used to describe a crowded room.
• An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but no one wants to address or talk about.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

A white elephant is something which is ...

• small and lightweight
• cheap and easy
• expensive and burdensome
• inexpensive and manageable

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B