Exploring Vocabulary in Context

Which of the following words best fits the sentence: "The weather was so ______ that it seemed like the sun would never shine again."

• hilarious

• bleak

• capricious

• predatory

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5D

Choose the word that means "obvious and without any attempt to be hidden."

• murky

• blatant

• unscathed

• resume

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CCSS.L.7.4A

Select the word that best completes the sentence: "After the accident, the driver was surprisingly ______."

• unscathed

• grueling

• headlong

• whim

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word describes an event that causes great and often sudden damage or suffering?

• catastrophe

• concur

• species

• geography

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4

Identify the word that means "to agree or have the same opinion."

• capricious

• concur

• grueling

• murky

Which word best fits the sentence: "The ______ journey left the travelers exhausted and in need of rest."

• hilarious

• grueling

• predatory

• resume

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5D

Choose the word that means "to begin again after a pause or interruption."

• resume

• species

• headlong

• whim

Select the word that best completes the sentence: "The ______ nature of the weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities."

• capricious

• bleak

• unscathed

• geography

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.L.7.3A

Which word describes a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained?

• whim

• murky

• predatory

• hilarious

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.6

Identify the word that means "funny or extremely amusing."

• hilarious

• bleak

• grueling

• resume