Vocabulary Quiz on Chapters 13 and 14 of The Giver

What does the sentence 'The sun was bright overhead, and the colors of the surroundings were vivid.' suggest about the surroundings?

Answer explanation

The sentence suggests that the surroundings were vibrant and the sun was shining brightly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What did Jonas try to do in the sentence 'He tried to discern what the look meant, but it was hard to read.'?

Answer explanation

Jonas tried to understand the meaning of the look, but it was difficult to interpret.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How did Jonas sense the memories in the sentence 'As the memories flowed through him, Jonas could sense the intricate details of each experience.'?

Answer explanation

Jonas sensed the memories by feeling the intricate details of each experience as they flowed through him.

How did Jonas sense the memories in the sentence 'As the memories flowed through him, Jonas could sense the intricate details of each experience.'?

Answer explanation

Jonas sensed the memories by feeling the intricate details of each experience as they flowed through him.

Was the information provided pertinent to the current situation in the sentence 'The information he provided was not pertinent to the current situation.'?

Answer explanation

Yes, the information provided was not relevant to the current situation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What did the memory of sunshine feel like in the sentence 'The memory of sunshine on his face felt elusive, slipping away like a dream upon waking.'?

Answer explanation

The memory of sunshine felt elusive, slipping away like a dream upon waking.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How was the sudden change in plans for the group in the sentence 'The sudden change in plans was quite disconcerting for the group.'?

Answer explanation

The sudden change in plans was disconcerting for the group because it caught them off guard and disrupted their original plans.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What lingered in the air as they approached the unknown in the sentence 'A sense of foreboding lingered in the air as they approached the unknown.'?

Answer explanation

The sentence suggests that a feeling of foreboding was present in the air as they approached the unknown.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word "assimilate' in the sentence 'It takes time to assimilate new information and adjust to new circumstances.'?

• Understand and incorporate

• Reject and dismiss

• Resist and oppose

• Ignore and disregard

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How often the sound of laughter echo through the hall in the sentence 'The sound of laughter echoed through the hall in sporadic bursts.'?

• Frequently

• Occasionally

• Regularly

• Irregularly

Answer explanation

The sound of laughter echoed sporadically through the hall.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4