Understanding Words and Their Meanings

What does the word "glistening" mean in the sentence: "The morning dew was glistening on the grass"?

• Shining

• Drying

• Growing

• Fading

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

In the sentence "The old clock ticked rhythmically in the quiet room," what is the meaning of the word "rhythmically"?

• Loudly

• In a pattern

• Randomly

• Quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the phrase "a piece of cake" mean in the sentence: "The math test was a piece of cake for her"?

• A dessert

• Very easy

• Very difficult

• A small portion

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

In the context of the sentence "The scientist used a microscope to observe the cells," what does the word "observe" mean?

• Ignore

• Watch carefully

• Destroy

• Create

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "melancholy" mean in the sentence: "She felt a sense of melancholy as the summer ended"?

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Excitement

• Anger

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence "The engineer calculated the load-bearing capacity of the bridge," what does the term "load-bearing" mean?

• Decorative

• Supporting weight

• Breaking down

• Painting

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the phrase "break the ice" mean in the sentence: "He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting"?

• To start a conversation

• To freeze something

• To end a meeting

• To make someone angry

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

In the context of the sentence "The doctor prescribed a medication to alleviate the symptoms," what does the word "alleviate" mean?

• Worsen

• Relieve

• Ignore

• Cause

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What does the word "serene" mean in the sentence: "The lake was serene in the early morning light"?

• Chaotic

• Calm

• Noisy

• Dark

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence "The technician calibrated the equipment to ensure accuracy," what does the word "calibrated" mean?

• Ignored

• Adjusted

• Broke

• Painted

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4