American History Comprehension

What is the meaning of the word 'anticipated'?

• expected or looked forward to

• forgotten or ignored

• delayed or postponed

• criticized or blamed

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'infatuated'?

• possessed by an unreasoning passion or attraction

• completely uninterested or bored

• filled with anger or resentment

• having a deep understanding or knowledge

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'enthralled'?

• captivated or fascinated

• bored or uninterested

• confused or puzzled

• angry or upset

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'devoted'?

• very loving or loyal

• easily distracted

• uninterested or bored

• quick to anger

• forgetful

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'elation'?

• great happiness and exhilaration

• deep sadness and sorrow

• confusion and uncertainty

• anger and frustration

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'impulse'?

• a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act

• a carefully planned and thought-out action

• a type of electrical current

• a slow and steady process

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'salsas' as used in the passage? (Page 37)

• Songs written in a particular Latin American musical style

• Fierce, irritable women with loud voices

• A type of building

• A street in New Jersey

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'viragoes' mean as used in the passage? (Page 37)

• Songs written in a particular Latin American musical style

• Fierce, irritable women with loud voices

• A type of building

• A street in New Jersey

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The narrator is so focused on feelings of hot and cold because: (Paragraphs 3 - 5)

• these sensations reflect the narrator's emotional state.

• the narrator is describing the weather in detail.

• the narrator is physically ill.

• the narrator is trying to distract from the main story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

These details help readers understand Elena’s feelings of isolation by: (Paragraphs 3 - 5)

• showing how she feels separated from others.

• describing her excitement to join new friends.

• explaining her confidence in social situations.

• highlighting her popularity among classmates.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2