context clues

what does beaten down mean

" In sleep, my mother looks younger, still worn but not so beaten down."

• worn out

• sore

• happy

• slow

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

what does distrusts mean?

Prim named him Buttercup, insisting that his muddy yellow coat matched the bright flower. He hates me. Or at least distrusts me.

• dislikes

• none of the above

• the feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Doctors recommend that everyone exercise every day, particularly those who spend many hours doing SEDENTARY activities like reading, watching television, or playing video games."

Which of the following correctly defines the meaning of the word SEDENTARY?

• To engage in physical activity.

• To spend time using minimal brain function

• To engage in criminal activity.

• To spend much time seated.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Buksa cocked his head and furrowed his brow, listening.

What does furrowed mean?

• wrinkled

• raised

• pushed

• smacked

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Mom frowned when she saw the cat on the table.

How did mom feel when she saw the cat?

• unhappy

• happy

• mad

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The plant seed was thirsty so I gave it lopapolop.

Using context clues, what do you think the nonsense word "lopapolop" means in this sentence?

• pop

• cup

• water

• apple