What does this word mean?
Sarah abruptly slammed her locker when she heard the bell ring for class.
What does "abruptly" mean?
a) quickly b) slowly c) excitedly
"It's raining cats and dogs outside."
What does "it's raining cats and dogs" mean?
a) cats and dogs are falling out of the sky b) it's raining really hard c) people are giving away free kittens and puppies
The teacher said go to your alternative class because I have a meeting.
What does "alternative" mean?
a) the other choice b) gym class c) the same
"Her head was spinning with all the new information."
What does "her head was spinning" mean in this sentence?
a) she was spinning in circles b) she felt confused c) she felt angry
The teacher said "We will mix all the components of the experiment together."
What does "component" mean?
a) an experiment b) homework c)parts; ingredients
"She was the shining star of the show."
What does "shining star" mean in this sentence?
a) a real star b) a toy star c) the best person in the show
All the inhabitants of the state can get a library card at the Boston Public Library.
What does "inhabitants" mean?
a) adults b) children c) people who live in a place
"Waiting for hours was such a pain in the neck."
What does "pain in the neck" mean in this sentence?
a) it made the person's neck hurt b) it was annoying c) it was really confusing
During debate club, one student said "I don't find your argument very persuasive."
What does "persuasive" mean?
a) convincing b) true c) easy to understand
"I wasn't surprised when she laughed and cried during the movie. She wears her heart on her sleeve."
What does "she wears her heart on her sleeve mean?"
a) she took her heart out of her body and put it on her sleeve b) she is wearing a shirt with hearts on it c) she shows how she feels