Vocabulary Challenge U2L3

Aria, Maya, and Olivia were at an art museum, looking at a beautiful painting. Aria was simply marveling at the artwork. Choose the correct synonym for the word marveling in this context:

• Sleeping

• Ignoring

• Wondering

• Complaining

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CCSS.L.4.4A

Ethan was working on his old bicycle, trying to make it run smoother. He was not a professional mechanic, but he was doing something that can be described as attempting to fix or improve something in a casual or experimental way. Which word best describes Ethan's action?

• Mused

• Marveling

• Spanned

• Tinkering

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.6

During a group study session, Benjamin, Isla, and Emma were discussing a complex topic. Benjamin thought deeply or carefully about the topic. Can you select the word that describes Benjamin's state?

• Mused

• Distracted

• Confidence

• Bore

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CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.4.4A

Evelyn, Avery, and Charlotte were working on a project. They spanned the library to find the necessary resources. What does spanned mean in this context?

• started the project

• covered the entire library

• carried the project

• stopped the project

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

In a group discussion, Ava made a long speech. Scarlett and William were uninterested and thought her speech was a ______ . Which word completes the sentence?

• bore

• lever

• manner

• trial

Mason, Hannah, and Ethan are preparing for a surprise party for their friend. They meet in secret and promise not to tell anyone. They will not break each other's _________.

• marveling

• confidence

• tinkering

• absorbed

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CCSS.L.4.4A

During a lecture, Grace was completely interested in the topic being discussed. What does interested mean in this context?

• bored

• confused

• distracted

• absorbed

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CCSS.L.4.4A

Aria, Elijah, and Michael are working on a science project. They need to conduct an experiment or attempt to do something. Which word best describes this action?

• spanned

• trial

• essence

• venture

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CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Arjun, Rohan, and Kai are helping their teacher move a heavy box. They found a long, flat object in the classroom. How can they use it to move the box more easily?

• use it as a lever to lift the heavy box

• use it to think deeply or carefully about the problem

• use it as a small tool for tinkering

• use it to boost their belief in themselves and their abilities

Mia, Abigail, and Aidan are participating in a school play. Each of them has a unique way of delivering their lines. Choose the word that describes the way in which they deliver their lines:

• manner

• marveling

• confidence

• absorbed