Dictionary Skills

The Latin word sidere means 'to sink'--this would help a reader to know that the word subside used in the sentence below means to--
The water will subside and the flooding stop if the rain lets up soon. 

• improve
• lessen
• react
• return

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Using context clues, select the word that has the same meaning as the bold word. 
I felt a little apprehensive the first time I traveled alone. 

• tired 
• confident 
• worried
• thrilled

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Using context clues, select the word that has the same meaning as the bold word. 
I was intrigued by the book and wanted to learn more. 

• interested
• bored
• angered 
• exhausted

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The Latin word ob, meaning “in the way,” helps the reader understand that the word obstructs in the sentence below means —
The construction truck parked on the freeway often obstructs traffic during rush hour. 

• hinders
• reverses
• defeats
• lengthens

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

This is a set of guide words from a dictionary page.  The page number is written in the center. 
Question:  Which page would you find the word grind?

• 32
• 117
• 97
• 122

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words; 
pedal--pelt

• peek
• pearly
• pebble
• peace

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Use this dictionary entry to answer question.

pop, (verb)

1. to open wide 2. to move quickly 3. to make a short, sharp sound 4.to let go of

Read this sentence.

I could hear the car's tire pop when it drove over the nail.

Which dictionary entry gives the BEST meaning for the word pop?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Families could carry only those possessions that would fit in a prairie schooner, or covered wagon. Toys, furniture, books, extra linens and clothing—even family heirlooms—were sold to raise money for the trip.

Read the dictionary entry below.

raise \ı ra¯z\ v 1. to move something higher 2. to rear a child 3. to collect 4. to improve

Which definition matches the meaning of raise in the paragraph?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

This is a:

• guide word

• pronunciation guide

• definition

• synonym

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word comes LAST in ABC order?
pixie, pizza, place, pit

• pixie
• pizza
• place
• pit

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A