Harvesting Hope

What does the word horizon mean in the sentence below?

The harvest moon looked like a big orange ball as it rose above the horizon.

• line where the land seems to meet the sky

• shadow created when an object blocks the sun

• time when the moon and sun are both in the sky

• field where rows of crops are planted and harvested

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word association mean in the sentence below?

Ms. Elliott worked for an association that helped to clean the environment.

• friends who care about a common cause

• group of people working for one purpose

• business that provides services to customers

• branch of government that passes laws for the environment

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word dedicate mean in the sentence below?

The guard decided to dedicate himself to protecting others.

• ensure the safety of others

• consider different life choices

• commit your life to something

• make a decision about something

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word conflicts mean in the sentence below?

Mrs. Underwood taught her students different ways to solve conflicts.

• contests

• disagreements

• puzzles

• transfers

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word drought mean in the sentence below?

California had a terrible drought because of the lack of rain.

• space between crops

• early part of a season

• long period of dry weather

• a small amount of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word below has the same vowel sound as the e in harvest?

• brisk

• ripe

• thread

• weigh

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

How is harvest used in the sentence below?

We will harvest the crops in October.

• adjective

• adverb

• noun

• verb

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which definition fits the meaning of harvest in the sentence below?

The farmer took his harvest to market.

• noun definition 1

• noun definition 2

• noun definition 3

• verb definition 1

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which synonym is the BEST replacement for the word brilliant in the sentence below?

The brilliant young scientist had a promising future.

• intelligent

• luminous

• radiant

• sparkling

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which synonym is the BEST replacement for the word brilliant in the sentence below?

We enjoyed the brilliant holiday light display.

• clever

• intelligent

• quick-witted

• sparkling

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4