THE CULL

During the annual school fair, Isla was responsible for organizing the art exhibition. She had to make a "Cull" of the best paintings to display. What does the word "Cull" mean as a noun?

• A selection

• A type of plant

• A musical instrument

• A type of food

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of "Eradicating" as a verb?

• To build

• To destroy completely

• To paint

• To sing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a challenging project at work, which of the following best describes Daniel's approach if he is known to be "Tenacious"?

• Weak

• Persistent

• Fragile

• Temporary

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Aiden was feeling very anxious before his big presentation, so the doctor decided to sedate him. What does "Sedated" mean as a verb in this context?

• To excite

• To calm

• To confuse

• To anger

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is "Wetware" as a noun?

• Computer hardware

• Human brain

• A type of software

• A water filter

During the school play, Maya had to express different emotions. When she was told to show a "Grimace," what expression did she make?

• A smile

• A frown

• A laugh

• A dance

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Avery was in a debate competition and needed to make a decision quickly. What is the meaning of "Decisive" as an adjective?

• Indecisive

• Conclusive

• Uncertain

• Hesitant

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

David was sitting in his living room, enjoying the ambient music playing softly in the background. What does "Ambient" mean as an adjective?

• Loud

• Surrounding

• Distant

• Hidden

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Liam was playing chess with his friend Ethan. During the game, Liam decided to use a "Gambit". What is "Gambit" as a noun?

• A type of dance

• A strategic move

• A musical note

• A type of food

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "Prurient" mean as an adjective?

• Innocent

• Lustful

• Boring

• Calm

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4