The Outsiders Vocab (Chps. 4-6)

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "unceasingly"?

• She worked on her project for a few minutes before taking a break.

• He practiced the piano unceasingly, never stopping for even a moment.

• They occasionally visited their grandmother on weekends.

• The rain stopped after an hour.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the sentence where "absently" is used correctly.

• She absently stared out the window, lost in thought.

• He absently ran quickly to catch the bus.

• The absently dog barked loudly at the stranger.

• They absently finished their homework with great focus.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following situations would most likely be described as "bewildering"?

• Reading a simple storybook.

• Trying to solve a very confusing math puzzle with no instructions.

• Walking in a familiar park.

• Eating your favorite meal.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

If someone has a "premonition," what are they most likely experiencing?

• A memory of something that happened in the past.

• A strong feeling that something is going to happen in the future.

• A detailed plan for the day.

• A list of chores to do.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence best shows the meaning of "imploringly"?

• She looked at her friend imploringly, hoping for help.

• He ran imploringly down the street.

• The imploringly book was on the shelf.

• They imploringly finished their homework.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following best explains what it means if something "eluded" you?

• You understood it easily.

• You missed or failed to grasp it.

• You created it yourself.

• You destroyed it.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why might water be considered "vital" for humans?

• Because it is fun to play with.

• Because it is necessary for survival.

• Because it is expensive.

• Because it is colorful.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following actions would most likely make someone feel "indignant"?

• Receiving a fair reward for hard work.

• Being blamed for something they did not do.

• Winning a prize in a contest.

• Getting a compliment from a friend.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

If you are asked to "testify" in court, what are you expected to do?

• Draw a picture.

• Tell the truth about what you know or saw.

• Sing a song.

• Write a story.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best describes a "conviction"?

• A strong belief or opinion.

• A type of food.

• A place to visit.

• A kind of animal.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4