Shades of Meaning

Choose the word that has the STRONGEST meaning. I _____ the LA Lakers!

• like

• love

• watch

• respect

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Check all the words that have a similar meaning:

• salty

• savory

• sweet

• cold

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.K.5B

CCSS.L.4.5C

If I have goosebumps, it is probably (blank) outside.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

If we like to play in my neighborhood, what is another example of "play" in real-life?

• In Japan, parents take the subway to work.

• In Riverside, a lawyer argues with the judge.

• In Hawaii, kids surf at the beach.

• In England, kids study for a test.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Rank the words from strongest to weakest meaning:

• hungry, starving, famished

• starving, hungry, thirsty

• famished, starving, hungry

• starving, famished, hungry

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word has the WEAKEST meaning? angry, furious, fuming, mad (type the word below):

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which one is the STRONGEST word?

• toasty

• scorching

• hot

• humid

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Synonyms are words that can have similar meaning. Click all the synonyms:

• closed

• slammed

• open

• shut

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.K.5B

CCSS.L.4.5C

Which word is similar in meaning to "sparkle"?

• plain

• shimmer

• flat

• matte

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.K.5B

CCSS.L.4.4A

Sarah and Blake got their grammar tests back. Based on the picture, how do they feel? Check ALL words that apply:

• happy

• excited

• bummed

• proud

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4