The Outsiders Set 1

Grace, Abigail, and Mason are playing a board game. In the game, each player can acquire 'assets'. If Mason acquires an 'asset', what does he get?

• the state or quality of being one of a kind

• a lock of hair that grows in a different direction

• impossible to come to understand

• a useful or valuable thing

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'cowlick'?

• a useful or valuable thing

• a lock of hair that grows in a different direction

• the state or quality of being one of a kind

• impossible to come to understand

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Oliver and David are planning to buy a shirt for their friend Ava's birthday. They found a shirt made of 'madras'. What does 'madras' mean in this context?

• the state or quality of being one of a kind

• a lock of hair that grows in a different direction

• a strong, fine-textured cotton fabric, typically patterned with colorful stripes or checks

• a useful or valuable thing

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'rarity'?

• impossible to come to understand

• the state or quality of being one of a kind

• a useful or valuable thing

• a lock of hair that grows in a different direction

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Isla, Abigail, and Benjamin were playing a word game. Benjamin used the word 'unfathomable'. Isla, not knowing the meaning, asked him. How should Benjamin explain the meaning of 'unfathomable' to Isla?

• 'It's a useful or valuable thing.'

• 'It's a lock of hair that grows in a different direction.'

• 'It's the state or quality of being one of a kind.'

• 'It's something that's impossible to come to understand.'

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Ava, Mia, and Aria are participating in a school play. Ava is responsible for the costumes. She has to ensure that all the actors are 'clad' appropriately for their roles. What does 'clad' mean in this context?

• Ava has to ensure that all the actors have a useful or valuable thing

• Ava has to ensure that all the actors have a lock of hair that grows in a different direction

• Ava has to ensure that all the actors have the state or quality of being one of a kind

• Ava has to ensure that all the actors are covered with something specific

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

During a casual conversation, Michael mentioned a word 'nonchalantly'. Mia and Samuel were confused about its meaning. Can you tell what 'nonchalantly' means?

• a useful or valuable thing

• a lock of hair that grows in a different direction

• the state or quality of being one of a kind

• in a casually calm and relaxed manner

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

During a game of hide and seek, Elijah acted 'roguishly'. What does 'roguishly' mean in this context?

• the state or quality of Elijah being one of a kind

• Elijah acted in a playful or mischievous manner

• a lock of Elijah's hair that grows in a different direction

• Elijah is a useful or valuable thing

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Anika, Ethan, and Maya are planning a hiking trip. They want to approach the steep and dangerous trails 'gingerly'. What does 'gingerly' mean in this context?

• the state or quality of being one of a kind

• a lock of hair that grows in a different direction

• a useful or valuable thing

• very cautious or careful

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'aloofness'?

• a useful or valuable thing

• a lock of hair that grows in a different direction

• the state or quality of being one of a kind

• a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4