Determining the Meaning of Unknown Words

The sentence reads: "The athlete's stamina during the marathon amazed everyone, as she maintained a steady pace without tiring." What does the word stamina most likely mean?

• Strength to keep going for a long time

• Speed and quickness

• Determination to win

• Excitement about an event

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The sentence reads: "The instructions for assembling the bookshelf were ambiguous, leaving us unsure about which pieces to connect first." What does the word ambiguous most likely mean?

• Very easy to understand

• Open to more than one interpretation

• Clear and precise

• Simple and direct

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The sentence reads: "The new student was timid at first, speaking softly and avoiding eye contact." What does the word timid most likely mean?

• Bold and outgoing

• Shy and nervous

• Confident and assertive

• Quiet and lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

The sentence reads: "The dark, ominous clouds gathered quickly, signaling that a storm was imminent." What does the word ominous most likely mean?

• Bright and cheerful

• Predicting something bad

• Moving rapidly

• Indicating confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4