Vocabulary
There was no doubt that the town would endure.
Which word is most similar to endure?a. close
b. collapse
c. conquer
d. continue
d. continue
There was no doubt that the town would continue.
Which word best matches the definition below?
to be together with a friend
a. companion
b. compartment
c. compass
d. compute
a. companion
What is the purpose of the Author’s Note? (page 220)
a. to describe the setting
b. to tell about the writer
c. to introduce the characters
d. to explain the plot of the story
At school, there are certain limitations that aim to keep you safe.
Which word is most similar to limitations?
a. restrictions
b. privileges
c. rights
d. freedoms
a. restrictions
At school, there are certain restrictions that aim to keep you safe.
I had to ponder what to take with me for two weeks at summer camp.
Which word is most similar to ponder?
a. ask
b. purchase
c. think
d. pack
c. think
I had to think what to take with me for two weeks at summer camp.
Which word best matches the definition below?
to connect with other people
a. constant
b. contact
c. contest
d. continue
Where does it take place?
a. a large ranch in Canada
b. a settlement in the South
c. a black community in Canada
d. a woodworker’s shop in the South
c. a black community in Canada
Mr. Choneska often gives you all grace for not following instructions.
Which word is most similar to grace?
a. attitude
b. forgiveness
c. drawback
d. punishments
b. forgiveness
Mr. Choneska often gives you all forgiveness for not following instructions.The commotion outside was caused by a flock of sparrows chasing a crow.
Which word is most similar to commotion?
a. accident
b. noise
c. peacefulness
d. shadow
b. noise
The noise outside was caused by a flock of sparrows chasing a crow.
Which word best matches the definition below?
to move forward
a. probably
b. proceed
c. produce
d. pronounce
b. proceed
What do readers learn about Mr. Leroy?
a. He cannot read or write.
b. He cannot carve pictures.
c. He does not like Mrs. Holton.
d. He does not like to carve wood.
a. He cannot read or write.
Spider-Man is a noble hero for people of all ages.
Which word is most similar to noble?
a. corrupt
b. low
c. honorable
d. inferior
c. honorable
Spider-Man is an honorable hero for people of all ages.
The parade commenced at 9:00 a.m. when the marching band performed.
Which word is most similar to commenced?
a. started
b. gathered
c. paused
d. ended
a. started
The parade started at 9:00 a.m. when the marching band performed.
Which word best matches the definition below?
to declare in front of (before) other people
a. proclaim
b. process
c. program
d. propeller
a. proclaim
Why does it take Elijah so long to return with the new writing?
a. He is too busy with schoolwork.
b. He wants to get the words just right.
c. He is still learning how to read and write.
d. He checks that Mrs. Holton likes what he
wrote.
b. He wants to get the words just right.
Parents wish to empower their kids to succeed in life
Which word or phrase is most similar to empower?
a. prevent
b. hold back
c. hinder
d. lift up
d. lift up
Parents wish to lift up their kids to succeed in life.
Which word is a synonym for strapping in the sentence below?
James was a strapping figure who could lift the hundred pound bag with ease.
a. fragile
b. strong
c. tall
d. unusual
b. strong
James was a strong figure who could lift the hundred pound bag with ease.
The prefix con- helps a reader know that the word concert means —
a. a type of song
b. playing music or singing together
c. making noise that is extremely loud
d. a building where people can perform music
b. playing music or singing together
What does Mr. Leroy plan to do with the money Mrs. Holton gives him?
a. buy a new home
b. travel to see his family
c. buy his family’s freedom
d. hire someone to work for her
c. buy his family's freedom
Enslaved people often had to resist against their owners to be free.
Which word or phrase is most similar to resist?
a. fight back
b. surrender
c. give in
d. submit
a. fight
Enslaved people often had to fight back against their owners to be free.