I Could Do That

What does the word disorderly mean in the sentence below?

The substitute teacher warned, "Any disorderly children will be sent to the principal's office."

• dirty

• messy

• older

• unruly

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word intelligent mean in the sentence below?

Many people believe dolphins are very intelligent animals.

• curious

• dangerous

• kind

• smart

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word polls mean in the sentence below?

The voters went to the polls to elect a new governor.

• places to cast votes

• ballots that voters use

• places where meetings are held

• people running for public office

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of the adage below?

Don't count your chickens until they are hatched.

• Don't be afraid to try.

• Don't be overconfident of success.

• Don't go into business unless you know math.

• Don't try to do something you've never done before.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is the meaning of the proverb below?

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

• Do something twice before quitting.

• If you don't win, it is your own fault.

• Don't be afraid to start something new.

• Keep working until you finally reach your goal.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

What does the word denied mean in the sentence below?

The principal denied our request for a meeting.

• considered

• delayed

• refused

• understood

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word approve mean in the sentence below?

Will the school board approve the new textbooks?

• put away for later use

• deliver things to people

• write a final copy of a book

• agree officially to something

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of the adage below?

Better safe than sorry.

• Be satisfied with what you have.

• Don't take any unnecessary risks.

• To be successful, you need a dream.

• You need to apologize if you hurt someone.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is the meaning of the proverb below?

The grass always looks greener on the other side of the street.

• Some people are luckier in life than others.

• Some people care more about their homes than others do.

• We always think that other people have better things than we have.

• If you want to improve your life, study what other people are doing and copy it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

What is the meaning of the proverb below?

It's always darkest before the dawn.

• Don't try anything new when you should be asleep.

• Most people are afraid of the dark for a good reason.

• Even when a situation looks hopeless, it may improve.

• Life gets boring when every day is just like the one before.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7