Spelling and Vocabulary 2 Practice

What is the meaning of the word "peculiar"?

• Common or usual

• Strange or odd; unusual

• Very large

• Quick and fast

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Which word means "pause before saying or doing something"?

• Nourish

• Hesitate

• Keen

• Fragile

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

What does "quaint" mean?

• Modern and new

• Attractively unusual or old-fashioned

• Very large

• Easily broken

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes something that is "easily broken or damaged"?

• Generous

• Fragile

• Timid

• Reluctant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is "timid," what are they showing?

• A lack of courage or confidence

• Eagerness

• Generosity

• Strength

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "seldom" mean?

• Always

• Not often; rarely

• Quickly

• Generously

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Which word means "having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm"?

• Keen

• Reluctant

• Timid

• Peculiar

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "generous"?

• Unwilling to help

• Showing kindness and willingness to give more

• Easily broken

• Old-fashioned

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "unwilling and hesitant"?

• Keen

• Reluctant

• Quaint

• Nourish

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "nourish" mean?

• To break something

• Provide with food or other substances necessary for growth

• To hesitate

• To be generous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4