Sadlier Unit 1 Grade 6

In a historical war movie, Nora noticed that the enemy army was trying to "Besiege" Benjamin and Henry's castle. What does "Besiege" mean in this context?

• To attack by surrounding with military forces

• To move backwards

• To press together

• To send out for a purpose

Avery, Abigail, and Aiden are packing their suitcases for a trip. They are trying to fit all their clothes into a small suitcase. What are they trying to do to their clothes?

• Denounce

• Compress

• Apparel

• dispatch

Jackson is a mailman. He has a package that he needs to send out for a specific purpose. What does this action refer to in Jackson's job?

• To plunge

• To dispatch

• To attack

• To give up

After a long day of school and soccer practice, Grace said she was "Famished". This most closely means she was:

• Extremely hungry

• Remarkably original

• A big clumsy, slow individual

• To move backwards

Oliver started a lemonade stand during the summer holidays. If his business is "Gainful", what does it imply?

• It causes worry or trouble to Oliver

• Oliver has to press together the lemons

• Oliver's lemonade stand is bringing in money or some special advantage

• Oliver's lemonade stand is being attacked by surrounding with military forces

Michael is working on a science project. His classmates, Ava and Aiden, are amazed by his work. They think Michael is:

• Clumsy and slow

• Extremely hungry

• Showing inventiveness

• Feeling fear, doubt, or uncertainty

Aiden, Aria, and Ava were planning a surprise party for their friend. However, Aiden's constant questions about the party details started to become "Irksome" for Aria and Ava. What does "Irksome" mean in this context?

• To press together

• To send out for a purpose

• To annoy, trouble, make weary

• To move backwards

In a school play, Hannah was playing the role of a giant. Avery and Maya noticed that Hannah was acting in a big, clumsy, and slow manner. This type of acting can be referred to as:

• Famished

• Oaf

• Recede

• Forsake

During a game of hide and seek, Oliver noticed Rohan "Recede" from the group. What does "Recede" mean in this context?

• To press together

• To send out for a purpose

• To move backwards; to become more distant

• To attack by surrounding with military forces

Michael is going to a party and wants to look his best. He decides to buy some new "Apparel". This term is best associated with:

• A meal or food

• Clothing

• A written statement

• A feeling of fear