Lesson 1-7th

Patricia and Bentley were looking for a new apartment. They wanted a place that was capacious enough to fit all their furniture and still have plenty of space to move around. What does the word "capacious" mean?

• Delicious

• Spacious, roomy

• Difficult

• Crazy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Diego and Mya visited a museum and saw a dinosaur skeleton that was very big; enormous. Which word best describes the dinosaur skeleton?

• Truculent

• Delectable

• Colossal

• Arduous

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

During a group project, Bentley noticed that one of his classmates was being described as "truculent." Based on this description, how might that classmate behave?

• Calm and peaceful

• Fierce and cruel; eager to fight

• Happy and joyful

• Quiet and reserved

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

After hearing some sad news, Patricia began to lament. What does it mean to "lament"?

• To celebrate

• To express sorrow; to grieve

• To laugh loudly

• To work hard

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

At a school picnic, Mya brought a cake that everyone said was "delicious." Which word is synonymous with "delicious"?

• Arduous

• Zany

• Delectable

• Capacious

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Bentley and Shyloe decided to hike up a steep mountain trail that took hours to climb and required a lot of effort. What does "arduous" mean in this context?

• Easy and simple

• Difficult; requiring much effort

• Quick and fast

• Light and airy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

During the school talent show, Mya wore a bright costume and performed a dance that made everyone laugh. If someone described Mya's performance as "zany," how might it be characterized?

• Serious and solemn

• Crazy; wacky

• Boring and dull

• Calm and soothing

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4