Dictionary Skills
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5th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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?
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words;
pedal--pelt
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.RL.5.1
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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