Understanding Word Meaning

What is a synonym for the word 'happy'?

• Depressed

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

In the sentence 'The dog was barking loudly', what does the word 'loudly' mean?

• in a fast manner or with speed

• in a quiet manner or with little volume

• in a soft manner or with gentle touch

• in a loud manner or with a lot of volume

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is an antonym for the word 'brave'?

• Cowardly

• Adventurous

• Courageous

• Fearless

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Using context clues, what does the word 'frigid' mean in the sentence 'The frigid wind made everyone shiver'?

• Extremely hot

• Moderately warm

• Freezing rain

• Very cold

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

From the sentence 'The dark clouds indicated an impending storm', what can you infer about the weather?

• Stormy or rainy

• Snowy

• Windy

• Sunny

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does the word 'vivid' mean in the sentence 'The artist used vivid colors in his painting'?

• Dull, faded, and muted

• Bright, intense, and striking

• Loud, noisy, and disruptive

• Soft, gentle, and subtle

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is a synonym for the word 'furious'?

• enraged

• calm

• peaceful

• happy

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

In the sentence 'The teacher's stern look silenced the class', what does the word 'stern' mean?

• humorous

• lenient

• serious, strict, or harsh

• friendly

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What is an antonym for the word 'generous'?

• selfish

• kind

• stingy

• greedy

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Using context clues, what does the phrase 'in a nutshell' mean in the sentence 'To put it in a nutshell, the project was a success'?

• To put it in a coconut shell, the project was a disaster

• To put it in a peanut shell, the project was a failure

• To summarize or give a brief explanation

• To put it in a walnut shell, the project was a disaster

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B