The Life and Times of the Ant Review

1) What does the word reinforce mean in the following sentence? - The teacher had the children complete an activity to reinforce what they had just learned.

• extend

• lengthen

• strengthen

• weaken

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

2) What does the word transport mean in the following sentence? - The bus will transport the students to the museum.

• avoid

• carry

• collect

• watch

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

3) What does the word scarce mean in the following sentence? - The gems are difficult to find because they are scarce.

• small in size

• equal in weight

• limited in supply

• blinding in appearance

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

4) What does the word excess mean in the following sentence? - Your body does not need excess sugar.

• out of

• too much

• from food

• not healthy

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

5) What does the word obstacles mean in the following sentence? - The parents removed the obstacles from the toddler's path.

• things in the way

• shoes on your feet

• rocks on the ground

• items that cause harm

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

6) What does the word breakable mean in the following sentence? - Always be careful when handling breakable objects.

• old

• cracked

• can be broken

• not likely to break

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

7) What does the word visible mean in the following sentence? - The mountains were visible from a long distance.

• far away

• able to be seen

• covered in snow

• reaching a tall height

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

8) What does the word enjoyable mean in the following sentence? - Quintana thought the music was very enjoyable.

• lively

• loud

• pleasing

• unusual

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

9) What does the word possible mean in the following sentence? - It is possible to sail around the world.

• can be done

• hard to finish

• full of problems

• likely to result in harm

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

10) What does the word taxable mean in the following sentence? - Jeans and sweaters are taxable items.

• winter

• expensive

• able to be taxed

• not likely to be taxed

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4