Shades of Meaning

Front

What does 'shades of meaning' refer to?

Back

The different levels of intensity or strength in the meaning of words.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Front

What is the weakest word in the group: tired, worn out, exhausted?

Back

tired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Front

What is the strongest word in the group: thrilled, happy, ecstatic?

Back

ecstatic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Front

Replace 'dirty' with a stronger word: His little brother's hands were _____.

Back

filthy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Front

What word best completes the sentence: It had been storming all day, so by the time I got home I was _____.

Back

soaked

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Which word means 'very happy'?

Back

elated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the order of intensity for these words: damp, wet, soaked?

Back

damp, wet, soaked

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Front

What does 'exhausted' mean?

Back

Very tired; completely worn out.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'happy'?

Back

joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the opposite of 'thrilled'?

Back

disappointed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4