Cougars Vocabulary Challenge

What is the meaning of the word 'ferocious' as used in the sentence: The cougar is a ferocious predator?

• gentle and friendly

• slow and lazy

• shy and timid

• extremely fierce or violent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, 'The cougar stealthily stalked its prey,' what does the word 'stealthily' mean?

• in a secretive or sneaky manner

• in a friendly and welcoming manner

• in a slow and lazy manner

• in a loud and boisterous manner

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Provide a synonym for the word 'prowl' as used in the sentence: The cougar began to prowl through the forest in search of food.

• eat

• run

• stalk

• sleep

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

Explain the meaning of the word 'sleek' as used in the sentence: The cougar's sleek coat allowed it to move silently through the underbrush.

• Thin, weak, and frail

• Smooth, glossy, and well-groomed

• Loud, obnoxious, and clumsy

• Rough, dull, and messy

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

In the sentence, 'The cougar's eyes gleamed in the darkness,' what does the word 'gleamed' imply?

• Shining or reflecting light

• Making a loud noise

• Moving quickly through the air

• Feeling sad or upset

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the meaning of the word 'menacing' as used in the sentence: The cougar let out a menacing growl, warning the hikers to stay away?

• pleasant

• harmless

• friendly

• threatening or dangerous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Provide a synonym for the word 'stalk' as used in the sentence: The cougar silently stalked its prey through the dense foliage.

• prowl

• eat

• sleep

• run

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

Explain the meaning of the word 'pounce' as used in the sentence: The cougar waited patiently before it decided to pounce on the unsuspecting deer.

• To sing loudly

• To spring or swoop suddenly in attack

• To sleep peacefully

• To dance gracefully

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence, 'The cougar's powerful muscles rippled beneath its coat,' what does the word 'rippled' suggest?

• Strong odor

• Soft texture

• Loud noise

• Wave-like motion

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the meaning of the word 'cunning' as used in the sentence: The cougar used its cunning to outsmart the smaller animals in the forest?

• Aggressive

• Friendly

• Intelligent

• Deceitful or sly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F