"The Hitchhiker" Vocabulary

Fill in the blank: The word 'seldom' means not often; _______.

• rarely

• frequently

• always

• often

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: The word 'ratty' means in rough condition; _______.

• untidy

• organized

• clean

• neat

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Fill in the blank: The word 'mugs' refers to people who are _______ of easily.

• taken advantage

• aware

• cautious

• unconcerned

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: 'Breeches' are pants that are tight below the knee; worn as part of a _______.

• uniform

• costume

• casual outfit

• swimsuit

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: The word 'loomed' means appeared in a _______ way.

• threatening

• friendly

• casual

• joyful

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: The word 'lamely' means in a _______ or unconvincing way.

• weak

• strong

• confident

• assertive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: 'Smouldering' means suppressing hate, anger, or another _______ emotion.

• powerful

• mild

• joyful

• calm

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: The word 'daft' means _______; foolish.

• silly

• intelligent

• serious

• wise

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Fill in the blank: An 'amateur' is someone who engages in an activity _______ not as a profession.

• casually

• professionally

• intensely

• competitively

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Fill in the blank: 'Slang' refers to words and phrases used in common speech; _______.

• informally

• formally

• academically

• professionally

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E