Hatchet Vocab 1-3

What does the word "visualize" mean in the following sentence?

"Brian tried to visualize his surroundings in the dense forest."

• To imagine or mentally picture

• To hear something clearly

• To move quickly

• To taste something delicious

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4

What does the word "turbulence" mean in the following sentence?

"The pilot turned on the seatbelt sign because of turbulence.

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• A state of calmness and serenity

• Violent or unsteady movement of air or water

• A sudden increase in speed

• A type of tropical fruit

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4

What does the word "tundra" mean in the following sentence?

"Brian knew he had to find shelter quickly as night fell on the barren tundra."

• A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region

• A type of musical instrument

• A small, dense forest

• A dry desert landscape

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4

What does the word "humor" mean in the following sentence?

"Instead of driving, she decided to humor his desire to walk."

• To find something funny or amusing

• To go along with someone's wishes or desires, even if one does not agree with them

• To tell jokes or make people laugh

• To be in a good mood and cheerful

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4

What does the word "channel" mean in the following sentence?

"Brian followed a narrow channel through the dense undergrowth."

• A wide river

• A small piece of land

• A path or passage

• A thick fog

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4

What does the word "altimeter" mean in the following sentence?

"Checking the altimeter, Brian noted with relief that the small plane was still flying at a safe altitude."

• A device used to measure temperature

• An instrument used to measure the altitude of an object

• A type of bird

• A form of currency

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "constant" mean in the following sentence?

"Brian's struggle for survival was a constant battle against hunger, thirst, and despair."

• Continuing without interruption or variation

• Happening occasionally

• Always changing

• Strong and unyielding

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4

Write a sentence with the following word:

turbulence

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.3.a

Write a sentence with the following word:

Constant

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.3.a

Write a sentence with the following question:

humor

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3