All American Boys Vocabulary

What does the word "perplexed" most likely mean as it is used in the sentence, "She was clearly perplexed by the question"?

• Confused

• Angry

• Excited

• Satisfied

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which two pieces of textual evidence best support the meaning of "perplexed"?

• Her eyebrows knit together, and she tilted her head slightly.

• She answered quickly, without hesitation.

• There was a long pause before she responded.

• Her face brightened with a smile.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word "reverberated" most likely mean as it is used in the sentence, "His voice reverberated through the empty hallway"?

• Echoed

• Faded

• Mumbled

• Silenced

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which two details from the text best support the meaning of "reverberated"?

• The sound bounced off the walls.

• It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

• His shout echoed back to him louder than expected.

• Everyone heard him, but no one reacted.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word "apprehensive" most likely mean as it is used in the phrase, "She was apprehensive about what might happen next"?

• Nervous or worried

• Calm and confident

• Excited and eager

• Angry or frustrated

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which two phrases best support the meaning of "apprehensive"?

• Her heart raced as she waited for the news.

• She took a deep breath, steadying herself.

• Her hands trembled as she opened the letter.

• She smiled, knowing everything would be fine.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word "injustice" mean as it is used in the sentence, "He couldn't stop thinking about the injustice of the situation"?

• A lack of fairness

• A misunderstanding

• An opportunity

• A small issue

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which two details from the text best support the meaning of "injustice"?

• "He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth."

• "It just didn’t seem fair to him."

• "He laughed it off like it was no big deal."

• "Everyone agreed it was the right thing to do."

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "futility" mean as it is used in the sentence, "He recognized the futility of arguing against the decision"?

• Pointlessness

• Confidence

• Strength

• Importance

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which two details from the text best support the meaning of "futility"?

• "There was no way he could change their minds."

• "He stopped mid-sentence, realizing his words wouldn’t matter."

• "His voice grew louder, determined to be heard."

• "He knew there was still a chance if he kept trying."

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4