Understanding Vocabulary in Context

What is the meaning of the word "scan" in the sentence: "The teacher asked the students to scan the text for important information"?

• To read quickly

• To write down

• To ignore

• To memorize

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

Which word best fits the sentence: "The detective was able to ______ the hidden clues in the mystery"?

• resemble

• detect

• exhibit

• observe

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.3A

Use the context to determine the meaning of the word "emblem" in the sentence: "The eagle is an emblem of freedom in many countries."

• A type of bird

• A symbol

• A law

• A song

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CCSS.L.4.4A

Which of the following words has a Greek root meaning "far"?

• autograph

• telegraph

• photograph

• emblem

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CCSS.L.4.4B

What does the prefix "auto-" mean in the word "autograph"?

• Self

• Write

• Far

• Light

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CCSS.L.4.4B

Which word means "to show clearly"?

• resemble

• demonstrate

• detect

• observe

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CCSS.L.4.4A

Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to "obvious"?

• hidden

• clear

• complex

• rare

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CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.4.5A

What is the meaning of the word "exhibit" in the sentence: "The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts next month"?

• Hide

• Display

• Sell

• Destroy

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

Which word best completes the sentence: "The twins ______ each other so much that even their parents sometimes get confused"?

• detect

• resemble

• exhibit

• observe

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.3A

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "distinct" in the sentence: "The two paintings have distinct styles, making it easy to tell them apart."

• Similar

• Unique

• Old

• Common

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4