Unit 6 ECA Review

He looked out upon the bleak landscape. It was cold, covered with snow, and no signs of life anywhere. What does bleak mean?

• Warm, vibrant, and lively
• Cold, desolate, and lifeless
• Tropical, humid, and populated
• Sunny, colorful, and bustling

The 4 mile walk was torturous. I never thought I would make it without my shoes but I somehow survived. What does tortuous mean?

• Involving a lot of physical pain
• Straightforward and simple
• difficult and hard

• Pleasant and enjoyable

The mountain had many ledges that we were able to stand and rest on as we climbed to the top. What are ledges?

• Large bodies of water
• Soft, fluffy pillows
• Narrow, flat surfaces projecting from a wall of rock
• Sharp, pointy rocks

The lion faced the difficult challenge of defending his cubs from attackers. He showed great courage. What does courage mean?

• Running away from danger
• Cowardice in the face of difficulty
• Ignoring the challenge and giving up
• Bravery in the face of difficulty or danger

After he caught the fish, he decided to give it another chance so he released it back into the lake. What does release mean?

• To set free or let go
• To buy and sell
• To capture and keep
• To cook and eat

The student pleaded with his parents not to take his phone away. He promised he would do better the next time and that it wouldn't happen again. What does pleaded mean?

• To laugh uncontrollably
• To dance with joy
• To make an emotional appeal or request earnestly
• To cook a meal

The cold snaked its way across the ground and into every valley. Everything in the area felt the chill. What does snaked mean?

• slithered like a snake
• flew through the air
• danced in a straight line
• move or extend in a winding path

On his horse, he weaved through the mountain area with ease. If there was something in the way, the horse found a way around it. The horse was very comfortable in this terrain.

What does weaved mean?

• To swim in the water
• To move in a winding or zigzag course
• To fly in a straight line
• To stand still

The new car had many features that he really liked, such as a usb port, heated seats, and a sunroof.

What are features?

• Different car models
• Types of car engines
• Colors of the car
• Characteristics or attributes of the new car

In literature, we see many features in writing that tell us what type of literature it is that we are reading. What is one feature of a non-fiction text?

• Contains a lot of dialogue and character development
• Written in a poetic style
• Based on real events, people, and facts
• Full of fictional characters and events