Road Trip Practice Questions

What does the word "ajar" mean in the following sentence? "The door was left ajar, allowing a sliver of light to enter the room."

• Wide open

• Slightly open

• Completely closed

• Locked

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the best synonym for "annihilate."

• Build

• Destroy

• Create

• Preserve

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In which context would the word "avert" be used correctly?

• To look directly at something

• To prevent something from happening

• To encourage an event

• To ignore a situation

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Identify the antonym of "canine."

• Feline

• Dog

• Animal

• Mammal

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is a type of "citrus" fruit?

• Apple

• Orange

• Banana

• Grape

What is a "figment" of your imagination?

• A real object

• A fictional creation

• A historical fact

• A scientific theory

Choose the best synonym for "fruitless."

• Successful

• Unproductive

• Profitable

• Rewarding

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "incident" refer to in the following sentence? "The incident at the park caused a lot of commotion."

• A planned event

• An unexpected event

• A quiet gathering

• A routine activity

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best describes someone who is "infamous"?

• Famous for good deeds

• Unknown to the public

• Famous for bad deeds

• Respected by everyone

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "pending" mean in the context of a decision?

• Already made

• In progress

• Awaiting a decision

• Cancelled

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4