Clap When You Land-Vocabulary Challenge-List 1

Emma, Benjamin, and Grace were amazed when they saw that Casey had finished her science project two days before the deadline. They were wondering which word best describes this situation. Can you help them out?

• premature

• advanced

• early

• untimely

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Imagine this! Liam, Ethan, and Anika are all part of a thrilling academic adventure at a university known for its top-notch academic programs and distinguished faculty. Can you guess the word that best describes the university's reputation?

• dishonorable

• prestigious

• disreputable

• infamous

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Imagine this! Benjamin, Aria, and Arjun are on a mission to save the planet! They're planning a school project about climate change and are brainstorming different sequences of events that could happen in the future due to global warming. Can you guess what this process is called?

• scenario

• possibility

• prediction

• outcome

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Scarlett, Charlotte, and Isla are on a thrilling school project adventure. They stumble upon a topic that is said to be 'destined to end in failure or disaster'. Can you guess the word that best describes this exciting situation?

• unfortunate

• cursed

• ill-fated

• doomed

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

During a lively school presentation, Denijah was enthusiastically sharing his adventures from a recent field trip. Olivia, Liam, and Arjun listened with rapt attention, but they felt that the events he narrated were depicted as more thrilling than they actually were. Which word best describes this situation?

• exaggerated

• overstated

• inflated

• understated

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Rohan, Ava, and Michael are super excited for their upcoming beach adventure. Given the weather forecast, which of the following scenarios can they anticipate?

• The weather will be predictable

• The weather will be unforeseeable

• The weather will be surprising

• The weather will be unexpected

Nylah, Adrianna, and Benjamin are working on a thrilling science project together. While Benjamin is completely focused on his task and determined to complete it successfully, how would you best describe him?

• distracted

• dedicated

• indifferent

• committed

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Raziah, Lebron, Arta'Vion, Nora, and Scarlett are working on a science project together. They are on a quest to find a magical material that has the power to transform into something incredible in the future. Which word best describes this enchanting property?

• probable

• possible

• potential

• impossible

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Shyla and Malik are starting a new project together, and Charlotte has a strong belief that their project will be successful. Lily, Abigail, and Jackson are excited to see the outcome. What is Charlotte's belief called?

• faith

• uncertainty

• doubt

• trust

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

Noah's grandmother passed away recently. During the memorial service, Anika, David, and Benjamin wanted to express their sympathy. Which word best describes their expressions of sympathy, especially on the occasion of someone's death?

• apologies

• condolences

• empathy

• celebrations

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4