Lamb to the Slaughter

Match the following vocabulary terms with their definitions

• the friendly reception of guests

• translucent

• allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes

• giggle

• calm and peaceful

• hospitality

• to laugh nervously

• console

• to comfort someone

• tranquil

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

My friend was​ ​​ (a)   from all the questions I was asking them early in the morning.

• exasperated
• hysterical
• pecuilar

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a detail that is considered insignificant?

• weary

• tragic

• trifle

• frantic

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Placid means​​ (a)   while frantic means​​ (b)   .

• calm and free from disturbance
• uncontrolled excitement and emotion
• livid and enraged
• nervous and anxious

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Which of the following is a synonym for punctual?

• late

• tardy

• aggressive

• timely

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

​ ​ ​ ________ and _______ both mean to be at peace and in good spirits.

• Blissful
• content
• luxuriate

• bewildered

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Verb

,

(b) Adjective

,

(c) Noun

• penalty

• congeal

• instinct

• premises

• hysterical

• tragic

• fetch

• luxuriate

• weary

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Which of the following belongs in the same group as emerald, ruby, and sapphire?

• bronze

• gold

• silver

• amber

An antonym of automatic is _____________.

• instantly

• delayed

• instinctively

• suddenly

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

School grounds, property, and location are examples of _____________.

• premises

• congeal

• placid

• luxuriate

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CCSS.L.9-10.4