7th grade ELA Unit 10

What is the meaning of the verb "persist"?

• To continue to exist; to stay

• To give up easily

• To change frequently

• To disappear quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What is the meaning of the word "poised"?

• Having a graceful and elegant manner

• Being clumsy and awkward

• Moving quickly and hastily

• Speaking loudly and aggressively

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of the word "sequel"?

• A work that continues a theme of an earlier work

• A work that starts a new theme

• A work that ends a series

• A work that is unrelated to any previous work

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the definition of the word "tragedy"?

• A joyful celebration

• An event causing great suffering; a disaster

• A routine day

• A minor inconvenience

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

What does the word "urgent" mean?

• Requiring immediate attention; top priority

• Not important; can be delayed

• Something that is optional

• A type of emergency service

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the verb "wince" mean?

• To smile broadly

• To laugh loudly

• To grimace; flinch in anticipation of pain

• To jump with joy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the verb "yearn" mean?

• To desire or crave

• To dislike intensely

• To forget something

• To laugh at something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the verb "acknowledge"?

• To accept or admit

• To ignore or deny

• To create or invent

• To destroy or ruin

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "anonymous" mean?

• Famous and well-known

• Unnamed, unknown, or unidentified

• Identified and recognized

• Named and acknowledged

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What part of speech is the word "bleak"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B