Created by Amara, 4D

1. inferring new words
By: Amara

2. Interstate
“ Slowly, surely,stalking his way down Interstate 10.”
Does this word mean:
A) Entering States
B) Highway
C) A Highway between States

3. surpassed
“ We’ve only had the program for ten years, and we’ve
already surpassed the program at Tangerine High.”
Does this word mean:
A) Pass
B) Kick
C) Exceed

4. placekicking
If Mom had chosen to, she could have explained to
him that Mike Costello’s backside would be featured in
the local paper often as he held the ball for his new
placekicking sensation.
Does this word mean:
A) Kick
B) Place where you kick
C) A kick made with the ball held on the ground or on
a tee

5. stardom
I guess part of that stardom will come at Mike’s
expense.
Does this word mean:
A) The star
B) The state of being famous or exceptionally talented
performed in the world of entertainment or sports
C) Star

6. anonymous &
I can see the Tangerine Times photos of the sensational senior
sensational
placekicker Erik Fisher and his anonymous holder.
Does sensational mean:
A) People
B) Sitting
C) Causing a great public interest
Does anonymous mean:
A) Individual
B) Annoying
C) Nice

7. phony
Erik was as phony as he needed to be.
Does this word mean:
A) Nerdy
B) Mean
C) Fraudulent

8. anticipated
Mom had, of course, anticipated this problem.
Does this word mean:
A) React or respond
B) Not agree
C) Ant

9. annoyance
Even I could hear the annoyance in that voice.
Does this word mean:
A) Feeling of being really annoyed
B) Happy
C) Glance

10. overlooked
What else has Dad “ overlooked” about Tangerine?
Does this word mean:
A) Known before
B) Look
C) Over

11. vision-impaired
Could a vision-impaired person tell the difference?
Does this word mean:
A) Compare
B) See
C) Pair

12. materializing
The Erik Fisher Football Dream seems to be
materializing.
Does this word mean:
A) Obnoxious
B) On someone’s nerves
C) Fun