Ruby Bridges Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'courage' as used in the context of Ruby Bridges' story?

• Fearlessness in the face of danger

• Ability to run fast

• Skill in public speaking

• Talent for painting

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word best describes Ruby Bridges' actions when she attended an all-white school?

• Timid

• Brave

• Indifferent

• Careless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'Ruby Bridges was escorted by federal marshals,' what does 'escorted' mean?

• Followed

• Guided

• Ignored

• Challenged

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What part of speech is the word 'integration' in the context of Ruby Bridges' story?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the correct synonym for 'segregation' as it relates to Ruby Bridges' experience.

• Unification

• Separation

• Celebration

• Confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word 'protest' mean in the context of Ruby Bridges' school experience?

• Support

• Opposition

• Agreement

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'Ruby Bridges made history,' what is the function of the word 'history'?

• Subject

• Verb

• Object

• Adjective

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'courageous' as used in Ruby Bridges' story?

• Fearful

• Bold

• Confident

• Heroic

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word 'barrier' mean in the context of Ruby Bridges' journey?

• Obstacle

• Pathway

• Solution

• Celebration

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence 'The community was divided,' what does 'divided' mean?

• United

• Separated

• Celebrated

• Ignored

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4