Word Meaning Phrases

A ruler decided that the country would have fair laws. What is the meaning of the word ruler?

• measuring tool

• unit

• leader

• subject

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The grocery bag was light because it was packed with bread and hotdog buns. What is the meaning of the word light?

• lamp

• not heavy

• sunshine

• bright

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The student replied to the teacher with a witty answer and the class laughed.

• funny

• mean

• word

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does the word sparkled mean in the sentence below?

The bright dress sparkled in the sunlight.

• shifted

• shone

• waved

• rested

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

What does the word boast mean in the sentence below?

Susie does boast about her good grades too much.

• to chat

• to brag

• to study

• to complain

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word cart mean in the sentence below?

James had to cart all the books to the library.

• A vehicle use to move goods

• A table with wheels

• To remove

• To move or carry

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word astonish mean in the sentence below?

We wanted to astonish the class with our special project.

• Amuse

• Scare

• Confuse

• Amaze

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word chuckle mean in the sentence below?

My friends and I started to chuckle during the movie.

• Cry

• Laugh

• Choke

• Leave

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If a chat between two people becomes heated, the people are--

• getting angry

• making each other laugh

• feeling calm

• speaking quietly

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the underlined word mean?

Spencer had studied for hours. He felt prepared for the test.

• excited

• ready

• nervous

• pass

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4