Sadlier level B Unit 1a

What does the word "alight" mean?

• To get down from, step down from

• To fly high in the sky

• To swim across a river

• To run quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word describes a powerful family or group of rulers?

• Germinate

• Dynasty

• Humdrum

• Trivial

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "germinate" mean?

• To end abruptly

• To begin to grow, come into being

• To fall apart

• To remain stagnant

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word means ordinary, dull, routine, without variation?

• Insinuate

• Alight

• Humdrum

• Résumé

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "insinuate" mean?

• To suggest or hint slyly

• To declare openly

• To ignore completely

• To forget quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of "interrogate"?

• To ignore questions

• To ask questions, examine by questioning

• To answer questions

• To avoid questioning

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is a "résumé"?

• A long novel

• A brief summary of one's education or work experience

• A detailed map

• A scientific report

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word means not important, minor, ordinary, commonplace?

• Alight

• Trivial

• Germinate

• Dynasty

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the pronunciation of "alight"?

• (dī' nə stē)

• (ə līt')

• (ham' drəm)

• (rez' ə mā)

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

Which word is used to describe a routine task?

• Insinuate

• Humdrum

• Germinate

• Résumé

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4