SMAS Chapter 5 Vocabulary

What does the word "tense" mean?

• Relaxed and calm

• Stretched tight or rigid

• Happy and joyful

• Slow and steady

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does it mean to "hesitate"?

• To move quickly

• To pause before doing something

• To shout loudly

• To laugh uncontrollably

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "mutter" mean?

• To speak clearly

• To shout loudly

• To speak in a low, unclear voice

• To sing a song

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to "clench"?

• To open wide

• To hold tightly

• To let go

• To wave gently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "awkward" mean?

• Graceful and smooth

• Clumsy or uncomfortable

• Fast and quick

• Easy and simple

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

What does it mean to "glare"?

• To smile warmly

• To look angrily

• To laugh softly

• To whisper quietly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "shuffle" mean?

• To walk with dragging feet

• To run quickly

• To jump high

• To dance gracefully

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to "scowl"?

• To smile broadly

• To frown in an angry way

• To laugh loudly

• To sing softly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "whimper" mean?

• To shout loudly

• To cry softly

• To laugh heartily

• To speak clearly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to "gulp"?

• To sip slowly

• To swallow quickly

• To chew carefully

• To spit out

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4