"Monsters are Due on Maple Street" Vocabulary Review

Read the following sentence and choose the best definition for the word "antagonism" as it is used in context: "Despite their shared goal, there was clear antagonism between the two team leaders during the meeting."

• Friendly cooperation

• Active hostility or opposition

• Silent agreement

• Complete confusion

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of "assent"?

• She shook her head in disagreement.

• He nodded in assent to the proposal.

• They argued loudly about the rules.

• She ignored the question completely.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Select the synonym for "contorted" that best fits in the sentence: "After hearing the shocking news, his face was ______ with emotion."

• relaxed

• twisted

• brightened

• softened

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word is the antonym of "converging" as used in the sentence: "The two rivers are converging at the valley."

• joining

• separating

• flowing

• curving

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the sentence that uses "idiosyncrasy" correctly:

• Her idiosyncrasy was her unique way of organizing her books by color.

• The idiosyncrasy of the mountain made it easy to climb.

• He idiosyncrasy the ball across the field.

• The idiosyncrasy of the weather was very predictable.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following is the best synonym for "incisive" in the context of a debate?

• vague

• sharp

• slow

• hesitant

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Read the sentence and choose the best definition for "incriminate": "The evidence found at the scene could incriminate the suspect."

• Prove innocence

• Make someone appear guilty

• Confuse the police

• Help someone escape

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which sentence best uses the word "revelation"?

• The revelation of the secret surprised everyone.

• She revelation the answer to the question.

• The revelation was a type of fruit.

• He revelation his homework.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

If someone is made a "scapegoat," what is happening to them?

• They are being praised for their actions.

• They are being blamed for something they did not do.

• They are being given a reward.

• They are being ignored.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following best describes the role of a "sentry"?

• Someone who delivers mail

• Someone who guards a place

• Someone who cooks food

• Someone who writes stories

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4