Vocab in context

A quartz clock uses a spring and electricity to keep it running.

What does the word electricity mean as it is used in the sentence above?

• a type of power

• a small machine

• a special type of stone

• a long arm that swings

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Historians think the art of paper folding started as early as the 1800s in Japan, and probably much earlier, but it is hard to be sure. Folded paper sculptures, unlike those made of stone or metal, are not strong enough to last a long time. Other cultures and nations have their own traditions of artistic paper folding, but it was origami that became popular worldwide in the 20th century.

In paragraph 2 of “Origami,” which word could replace popular?

• boring

• plain

• famous

• useful

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

The Bad Pass Trail, marked by rock cairns,*weaves its way along the rugged western edge of Bighorn Canyon, from the mouth of the Shoshone River to the mouth of Grapevine Creek. One may guess from its name that the Bad Pass trail was not an easy trail. It was better than the alternatives of crossing the mountains or the dangers of possibly drowning in the untamed waters of the Bighorn River coursing through the canyon. The Crow people told stories of evil spirits that resided in the canyon, serving as an additional deterrent to river travel.

In the first paragraph, which word could replace alternatives?

• changes

• cost

• options

• trips

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

It uses its tail to paddle and steer when it swims, to pack its home with mud, and to hold itself steady while it cuts a tree down with its teeth.

The word steady shows that the beaver

• needs a lot of help to cut down trees

• works for a long time to cut down trees

• reaches very high when cutting down trees

• keeps itself in place when cutting down trees

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Read the sentence.

He invented a machine that had a sharp needle and tinfoil inside.

In this sentence, the word invented means

• had

• moved

• made

• drew

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the sentence.

Using a rubber band, cover the other end of the cardboard roll with the piece of the balloon.

What is the meaning of the word cardboard?

• a piece of wood

• a sign

• stiff paper

• paper made of wax

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Roots

Roots act like straws absorbing water and minerals from the soil. Tiny root hairs stick out of the root, helping in the absorption. Roots help to anchor the plant in the soil so it does not fall over. Roots also store extra food for future use.

In the “Roots” section, which word could replace anchor?

• comfort

• hold

• protect

• release

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.1.4A

Read the sentence.

In these clinics you will learn how to improve your baseball skills.

What is the meaning of improve ?

• shape

• form

• better

• make

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

The pupil is very fond of eating, so he stops howling now and then to take a banana.

What does fond of MOST LIKELY mean?

• unsure about

• in a slow way

• feels liking for

• done in a fair way

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CCSS.L.5.5C

There are only bulls in the line making up the crescent; the cows and the calves come behind them, so that they are inside the crescent. So you see, while the buffaloes are grazing and moving along, if they meet any danger, the Papa buffaloes will face the danger. And as the Mammas and the children are inside the crescent, they are quite safe.

In paragraph 3, what does “face the danger” tell about the Papa buffaloes?

• They will run away from any problems that appear.

• They are nervous the crescent will not be safe enough.

• They are afraid of the Mammas and children getting away.

• They will take care of problems instead of the Mammas and children.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4