Porpoises in Peril Vocabulary quiz

Read this sentence from Science Squad: Porpoises in Peril.

“Okay, it’s time to formulate a plan,” Jada announced. . . .

What does the word formulate mean in this sentence?

• prepare

• follow

• discuss

• practice

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Read this sentence from Science Squad: Porpoises in Peril.

He used a thermometer to measure its temperature, and then he also measured the air temperature.

What does the word temperature mean in this sentence?

• Health

• length

• height

• warmth

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

One meaning of the root word temper in temperature is “to make mild.”

A temperate climate would most likely be

• varied

• very cold

• comforatble

• very hot

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

Read this sentence from Science Squad: Porpoises in Peril.

He’s well-known in the precious gems business, and not in a good way.

What does the word precious mean in this sentence?

• common

• beautiful

• colorful

• valuable

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What word is an antonym of precious?

• unwanted

• worthless

• mean

• ugly

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Directions: Add an -ed or -ing ending to the underlined word to make it the correct form.

Write the correct form of the underlined word.

Michael smile for the photo.

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

Directions: Add an -ed or -ing ending to the underlined word to make the correct form of the verb.

Write the correct form of the underlined word.

Clara is watch the neighbor’s kids tonight.

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

Directions: Add an -ed or -ing ending to the underlined word to make the correct form of the verb

Write the correct form of the underlined word.

Last month, Josh score in every game.

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

Directions: Add an -ed or -ing ending to the underlined word to make the correct form of the verb

Which form of run tells that the action keeps happening?

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

Directions: Add an -ed or -ing ending to the underlined word to make the correct form of the verb

Which form of wait tells that the action happened yesterday?

(a)  

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E