The Outsiders Ch 4-6 Vocab

What does the word 'contemptuously' mean?

• In a respectful way

• In a scornful way that shows disdain

• Happily

• Quietly

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: He spoke ________ about the new policy, showing no respect for it.

• respectfully

• contemptuously

• happily

• quietly

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: The teacher looked ________ at the student's excuse, clearly not believing it.

• respectfully

• contemptuously

• happily

• quietly

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: Despite the warnings, the group continued their activities in ________.

• obedience

• defiance

• agreement

• submission

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following sentences uses 'defiance' correctly?

• She nodded in defiance, agreeing with the plan.

• His defiance was clear when he refused to follow the rules.

• They smiled in defiance, showing their happiness.

• The defiance was quiet and respectful.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: The leader's speech was met with ________ from the crowd, who disagreed with his ideas.

• obedience

• defiance

• agreement

• submission

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of 'reformatory'?

• A place for adult offenders

• An institution for youthful offenders as an alternative to prison

• A type of school

• A hospital for mental health

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does 'eluded' mean?

• To confront directly

• To evade or escape from danger in a skillful way

• To capture easily

• To understand fully.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'reluctantly' mean?

• In a way that expresses urgent or piteous pleading

• Feeling or showing anger or annoyance

• In an unwilling and hesitant way

• A feeling of being perplexed and confused.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'defeated'?

• Having won a contest

• Having been beaten in a battle or other contest

• Being neutral in a contest

• Observing a contest

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4