ELA Review

Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the underlined word.

All the parents agreed that a new school was needed, but there was quite a controversy about the cost. Some argued that a swimming pool was unnecessary and would cost too much money. Others replied that a pool would benefit the whole community.

controversy means:

• something that costs too much

• an issue that people have very different opinions on

• the opinion that everyone agrees on

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

Which word is spelled INCORRECTLY?

• constitution

• nieghbor

• embark

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CCSS.L.5.2E

Choose the ANTONYM for robust.

• strong

• concerning

• consistent

• weak

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

Which of the following can be rigorous?

(More than one may be chosen.)

• your pet hamster

• school work

• weather

• obstacle course

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

Choose the word with the connotation that best fits the sentence.

I just love the ______ of the waves crashing on the beach.

• sound

• noise

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.RL.5.4

Identify the correct figure of speech.

The unforgiving sun glared down on us all day.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose the SYNONYM for mediocre.

• pitiful

• average

• extraordinary

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

Which definition matches the way the word reign is used in this sentence?

The American colonists declared their independence during the reign of George III.

• v. to rule as a king or queen

• v. to be widespread

• n. the rule of a king or queen; the time during which a person rules

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CCSS.L.3.1C

Which one of these statements in an opinion?

• Frogs are amphibians.

• Cats are cuter than dogs.

• Washing your hands keeps germs from spreading.

• George Washington was the first president of the United States.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

Context Clues- The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents’ Night.

• trade

• eat

• lose

• show

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4