Benchmark Vocab Day 2

The coach was furious when the team showed up late and unprepared.
What does "furious" mean?

• happy

• confused

• angry

• calm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The old house looked abandoned, with broken windows and overgrown grass.
What does "abandoned" mean?

• fixed

• lived in

• empty

• clean

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Her room was always immaculate, with every item in its proper place.
What does "immaculate" mean?

• messy

• spotless

• dark

• large

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

He gave a generous tip to the waiter after the excellent service.
What does "generous" mean?

• kind

• small

• rude

• late

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

The kitten was so timid it hid under the couch whenever someone came over.
What does "timid" mean?

• brave

• shy

• fast

• playful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The cake was gigantic—it barely fit on the table.
What does "gigantic" mean?

• tiny

• average

• square

• huge

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The teacher was stern but fair; she didn’t tolerate talking during lessons.
What does "stern" mean?

• silly

• gentle

• serious

• fun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Despite the rain, Maya remained optimistic about having the picnic.
What does "optimistic" mean?

• hopeful

• nervous

• annoyed

• unsure

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The dog was obedient and sat down as soon as its owner gave the command.
What does "obedient" mean?

• wild

• trained

• small

• clumsy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The magician’s tricks were so convincing, the audience believed they were real.
What does "convincing" mean?

• silly

• believable

• short

• boring

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4