Lesson 13 Vocabulary

What does the word strategy mean in the sentence below?

Daniel chose a strategy for solving the math problem.

• time to work

• book to study

• plan of action

• tool for writing

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word magnificent mean in the sentence below?

The Grand Canyon is a magnificent sight.

• boring

• miserable

• rugged

• splendid

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What does the word foes mean in the sentence below?

The two soldiers, who once had been foes, soon became good friends.

• appretices

• enemies

• lawyers

• peasants

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What does the word shimmering mean in the sentence below?

The stars were shimmering in the night sky.

• blooming

• condensing

• glimmering

• multiplying

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 gushed mean in the sentence below?

The water gushed from the fountain.

• trickled coldly

• ran dry after a short time

• flowed forth in a great amount

• dripped slowly and then quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Read the dictionary entry for the word racket.

racket - noun 1. a type of bat with a round or oval frame 2. a loud, unpleasant noise 3. in illegal way of getting money verb 4. to make a loud, unpleasant noise

Which definition represents the meaning of the word racket as it is used in the sentence below?

There was a big racket coming from the construction site.

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Read the thesaurus entry for the word channel.

channel noun: agent, canal, instrument, route

Which word from the entry could be used in place of the word channel as it is used in the sentence below?

The boat floated on the water in the channel.

• agent

• canal

• instrument

• route

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Read the dictionary entry for the word corner.

corner - noun 1. a place where two sides meet 2. a difficult situation verb 3. to force someone into a difficult situation 4. to go around a turn in a road

Which definition represents the meaning of the word corner as it is used in the sentence below?

Cats often corner their prey to make it easier to catch.

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C