The Metamorphosis

Which of the following words means "based on impulse, random"?

• Confine

• Arbitrary

• Incessantly

• Instance

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "confine" mean?

• To expand

• To keep within limits

• To start

• To end

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the word that means "without stopping, constantly."

• Suspicious

• Instance

• Incessantly

• Arbitrary

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word is used to describe "an example"?

• Instance

• Confine

• Arbitrary

• Suspicious

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "suspicious" imply?

• Trustworthy

• Causing people to think that others are trying to hide something

• Transparent

• Clear

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "arbitrary."

• The rules were arbitrary and changed without notice.

• She was confined to her room for the entire day.

• He incessantly worked on his project.

• The suspicious package was left unattended.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the sentence that best demonstrates the use of "confine."

• The incessant noise was unbearable.

• The teacher decided to confine the discussion to the main topic.

• The arbitrary decision was questioned by everyone.

• The instance was recorded for future reference.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence uses "incessantly" correctly?

• The arbitrary rules were confusing.

• She was suspicious of his intentions.

• He talked incessantly about his new car.

• The instance was noted in the report.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the sentence that correctly uses "instance."

• The instance of kindness was appreciated by all.

• The rules were arbitrary and unfair.

• She was confined to her thoughts.

• He was suspicious of the new policy.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word "suspicious"?

• The arbitrary decision was made quickly.

• The suspicious behavior was reported to the authorities.

• The incessant rain caused flooding.

• The instance was an exception to the rule.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4