ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS RESOURCES

VOCABULARY QUESTIONS

1. Based on the context of paragraph 3 and the selection itself, what does the word cowering mean?

A. fearful

B. powerful

C. embarrassed

D. excited

Which clue or clues helped you most in reaching your conclusion? Why?

2. Based on the context of paragraphs 9-11, what does the word synchronizing most likely mean?

A. contrasting

B. stopping

C. counting

D. matching

Explain what details in paragraphs 9 & 10 help the reader understand a vocabulary word in paragraph 11.

3. Based on the context of paragraphs 16-18, what does the word capered mean?

A. suspended

B. excited

C. hopping

D. dancing

Choose one of the answers above and explain why it was not a correct choice based on the details in the selection.

4. Based on the context of paragraphs 14-21, what is the best meaning of the word neutralizing?

A. maintaining

B. overpowering

C. reducing

D. destroying

Pick a clue that is not in paragraph 21 and explain how it hints at the meaning of neutralizing.

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