Journeys 5th Grade Lesson 3 Vocabulary

What does the word scanned mean in the sentence below?

I scanned the crowd to see if I could find my friends.

• shouted at

• looked over

• guessed the size of

• asked questions about

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

What does the word prodded mean in the sentence below?

The teacher prodded her students to do a science fair project.

• asked

• guessed

• pushed

• wished

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word beckoned mean in the sentence below?

Zaniya beckoned to her brother to peek at the baby birds in the nest.

• laughed

• looked

• sang

• signaled

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

What does the word inflated mean in the sentence below?

The girl inflated the tire before attempting to ride her bicycle.

• filled with air

• cleaned with soap

• fixed with a patch

• placed water inside

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word gradually mean in the sentence below?

Isabel gradually figured out how to solve her problem.

• ususally

• quickly

• little by little

• with great effort

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word debate mean in the sentence below?

The candidates held a debate to discuss important issues.

• argue madly

• to talk in a controlled setting about topics

• to like something

• to charge with a crime

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word shaken mean in the sentence below?

The young man was shaken after giving his speech.

• running in circles

• confident

• brilliant

• filled with nervous emotion

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word hesitated mean in the sentence below?

Clara hesitated before answering The Doctor.

• to pause

• burst forward

• drink water

• speak loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word decorated mean in the sentence below?

Jamiel decorated his room with posters from his favorite TV show.

• to destroy

• to discuss calmly

• to make look more attractive

• to draw a sketch

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word stalled mean in the sentence below?

Sara stalled for time by avoiding the question.

• to perform in front of an audience

• where horses live

• to reach an answer

• to stop unexpectedly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C