Understanding Word Meanings in Context

What is the meaning of the word "auditory" based on its Greek or Latin root?

• Related to hearing

• Related to seeing

• Related to speaking

• Related to writing

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

In the sentence "The cat was nimble and quick," what does the word "nimble" mean?

• Slow

• Clumsy

• Agile

• Lazy

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Using the context of the sentence, determine the meaning of the word "elevate" in the following sentence: "The coach's speech helped to elevate the team's spirits."

• Lower

• Raise

• Confuse

• Diminish

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Which of the following words contains a Greek or Latin root meaning "to write"?

• Audible

• Scribble

• Visual

• Manual

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Plan a strategy to determine the meaning of the word "benevolent" using its Latin root.

• Look for synonyms in a thesaurus

• Break down the word into "bene" meaning good and "volent" meaning wishing

• Use it in a sentence

• Find it in a dictionary

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the word "audience" mean based on its root?

• A group of people who watch a performance

• A group of people who write a book

• A group of people who paint a picture

• A group of people who cook a meal

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

In the sentence "The mysterious artifact was an enigma to the archaeologists," what does the word "enigma" mean?

• A solution

• A puzzle

• A tool

• A map

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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

Using context clues, what does the word "exuberant" mean in the sentence: "The children were exuberant after winning the game"?

• Sad

• Tired

• Joyful

• Angry

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Which of the following words contains a root meaning "to see"?

• Audible

• Visual

• Manual

• Tactile

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Develop a plan to determine the meaning of the word "transmit" using its Latin root.

• Use a dictionary to find the definition

• Break down the word into "trans" meaning across and "mit" meaning send

• Ask a friend for the meaning

• Use it in a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B