4/11 Vocabulary Practice

What does the word "ominous" most closely mean?

• Joyful

• Threatening

• Peaceful

• Exciting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "protrude"?

• Recede

• Extend

• Shorten

• Flatten

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

If someone is feeling "sheepish," how are they likely feeling?

• Bold

• Embarrassed

• Angry

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "stupendous" mean?

• Ordinary

• Terrible

• Amazing

• Small

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Choose the sentence where "stricken" is used correctly.

• She was stricken with a sudden urge to laugh.

• The cat stricken up the tree.

• He stricken his name from the list.

• They stricken a conversation immediately.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

Which word means the opposite of "ominous"?

• Menacing

• Promising

• Frightening

• Alarming

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

In which situation would something "protrude"?

• A book lying flat on a table

• A letter tucked inside an envelope

• A branch sticking out from a tree

• Water contained in a glass

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which scenario best illustrates someone acting "sheepish"?

• A student confidently answering a question in class

• A person apologizing after spilling a drink

• A runner celebrating a race victory

• A speaker loudly addressing a crowd

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What type of event would most likely be described as "stupendous"?

• A small gathering of friends

• A routine trip to the grocery store

• An incredible fireworks display

• A quiet evening at home

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which of the following best uses "stricken" to describe a feeling?

• Stricken with joy at the news

• Stricken a match to light a candle

• Stricken their names off the guest list

• Stricken through the park on a walk

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CCSS.L.5.5C