Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

What is the definition of the verb "align"?

• To bring into agreement or correct position with

• To separate or divide into parts

• To create or invent something new

• To destroy or dismantle completely

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word "benefactor"?

• A person who receives help from others

• A person who helps people or institutions, especially with financial help

• A person who works for a charity

• A person who manages a financial institution

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "colossal" mean?

• Tiny or small in size

• Huge or very great in size

• Average in size

• Slightly larger than normal

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which of the following sentences uses the word "colossal" correctly?

• The colossal mouse hid under the chair.

• The colossal skyscraper towered over the city.

• The colossal ant carried a leaf.

• The colossal pencil fit in my pocket.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the definition of the word "eclipse"?

• A bright flash of light in the sky

• The partial or total blocking or obscuring of one celestial object by another

• A sudden increase in temperature

• The movement of stars in the galaxy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the word "impaired" mean?

• Strengthened, functional, or improved

• Weakened, dysfunctional, or damaged

• Enhanced, operational, or fixed

• Energized, effective, or repaired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which character has impaired vision in the book?

• Paul Costello

• Joey Costello

• Paul Fisher

• Erik Fisher

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the definition of the word "recede"?

• To move forward

• To move back or away

• To stay still

• To increase in size

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

In the sentence "We sit on the dock and watch the waves recede until it is low tide," what does the word "recede" mean?

• To crash

• To rise

• To move back or away

• To become stronger

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of the word "relentlessly"?

• In a nonstop, extremely harsh way

• In a calm and peaceful manner

• Occasionally and gently

• Slowly and quietly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D