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The melancholy woman cried when her cat died. What does melancholy mean?

• happy

• sad

• angry

• silly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The curious cat was digging in the garbage can. What does curious mean?

• Thinking something is silly.

• Looking for a lost item.

• Struggling on a test.

• Eager to find out something.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

My schoolbooks are too heavy. I need a new satchel to carry them. What does satchel mean?

• lunchbox

• bag

• purse

• mailbox

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.3B

We got a new sofa for our living room yesterday. I love to sit on it and watch television. What does sofa mean?

• table

• piano

• desk

• couch

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

It's snowing outside! I hope I get to use my toboggan on Elmer's Hill tomorrow! What does toboggan mean?

• boots

• gloves

• sled

• bed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

I was in agony when I dropped a brick on my foot. What does agony mean?

• HAPPY

• ASHAMED

• IN PAIN

• DELIGHTED

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The value of the coins was .55 cents. What does value mean?

• amount

• dollars

• cents

• change

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The vacant house had nobody living in it. What does vacant mean?

• alone

• individual

• special

• empty

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A