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The Tornado that changed America

The Tornado that changed America

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English

6th Grade

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6 Slides • 7 Questions

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​destroy; utterly wipe out

The memory was so painful that he obliterated it from his mind.

Obliterate

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​destroy completely; or to eat food hungrily

The boy was so hungry that he devoured his food.

Devour

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extremely surprising or impressive


Her talent show act was astonishing.

Astonishing

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Disappear or cause to disappear

The magician's assistant dissipated into thin air.

Dissipate

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protect and care for; hold something dear

The kids cherished their family pet, Thomas.

Cherish

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remain hidden waiting for someone or something

The cat lurked in the tall grass waiting to catch his prey.

Lurk

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Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for "astonish"?

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bore

2

ignore

3

surprise

4

calm

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Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses the word "devour" correctly?

1

The cat devoured the mouse slowly and carefully.

2

The sun devoured the moon during the eclipse.

3

She devoured the book in one sitting because it was so interesting.

4

He devoured the painting with a brush.

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Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word "dissipate"?

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to scatter or disperse

2

to create

3

to build up

4

to gather together

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Multiple Choice

What is an antonym for "lurk"?

1

wait

2

appear

3

sneak

4

hide

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Multiple Choice

In which context is the word "cherish" used correctly?

1

He cherished the old newspaper by throwing it away.

2

They cherished the broken chair by leaving it outside.

3

We cherished the loud noise from the construction site.

4

She cherished her grandmother's ring by wearing it every day.

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Multiple Choice

What does the word "obliterate" mean?

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to destroy completely

2

to repair

3

to build

4

to create

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Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses "lurk" correctly?

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The bird lurked in the sky, visible to everyone.

2

The dog lurked in the bright sunlight.

3

The thief lurked in the shadows, waiting for the right moment.

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The cat lurked in the open field.

media

​destroy; utterly wipe out

The memory was so painful that he obliterated it from his mind.

Obliterate

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