James and the Giant Peach Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'peculiar' as used in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• Strange or unusual

• Common or ordinary

• Boring or dull

• Bright or shiny

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

In 'James and the Giant Peach', what does the word 'marvelous' mean?

• Terrible

• Wonderful

• Scary

• Confusing

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word best describes the character of James in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• Timid

• Brave

• Selfish

• Lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does the word 'gargantuan' mean in the context of 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• Tiny

• Huge

• Average

• Delicate

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In 'James and the Giant Peach', what is the meaning of the word 'dismal'?

• Cheerful

• Gloomy

• Exciting

• Colorful

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word 'astonishing' mean as used in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• Surprising

• Boring

• Expected

• Uninteresting

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

In 'James and the Giant Peach', what does the word 'mischievous' mean?

• Naughty

• Serious

• Calm

• Honest

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of the word 'melancholy' in 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• Joyful

• Sad

• Angry

• Excited

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

In 'James and the Giant Peach', what does the word 'spectacular' mean?

• Ordinary

• Impressive

• Ugly

• Simple

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word 'frantic' mean in the context of 'James and the Giant Peach'?

• Calm

• Hysterical

• Lazy

• Content

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4