Vocabulary in Context

What does the word talent mean in the sentence below?

Kera's talent is that she is a good singer.

• favorite thing to do

• imaginary activity in a dream

• future career

• natural ability to do something well

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word peculiar mean in the sentence below?

I have never heard anything like that peculiar grinding sound.

• awkward

• unusual

• deafening

• frightening

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word intends mean in the sentence below?

Orlando intends to go to the library after school.

• plans

• says

• wants

• likes

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

What does the word unlikely mean in the sentence below?

It is unlikely that the movie will start on time.

• likely to be true

• likely to happen again

• not likely to occur

• more than likely to happen

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does the word captured mean in the sentence below?

The police captured the criminal.

• accused

• returned

• caught

• sentenced

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word numerous mean in the sentence below?

Ellie had numerous questions after reading the book.

• confusing

• difficult

• unasnwered

• many

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

What does the word preferred mean in the sentence below?

The children preferred the turkey sandwich to the peanut butter sandwich.

• asked for

• liked better

• prepared for

• showed no interest in

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4