Meanings of Words and Phrases

Timothy cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single particle of dust remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit of dust or grime remaining. What does particle mean?

• A very small or tiny bit

• A large mess

• A cluster

• Particle board

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The pudgy baby panda looked chubby and round. What does the word pudgy mean?

• Slim

• Plump or Chunky

• Black and White

• Skinny

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

In following with our family tradition, my mother and I go shopping on Christmas Eve every year. What does the word tradition mean?

• A character trait

• An event that happens sometimes

• A continuing pattern

• Unconventional

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Careful navigation through the mountainous terrain allowed the hikers to get to the summit in record time. What does the word navigation mean?

• To neglect

• To lead in the right direction

• Getting lost

• Going to a bad location

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

After dropping his phone in the toilet, Robert repeatedly held down the power button, but the phone was unresponsive. What does the word unresponsive mean?

• The phone was turning on.

• He put the phone in rice.

• Responding

• Not working or responding

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The abandoned house was filled with vermin such as rats, roaches, and fleas. What does the word vermin mean?

• Disgusting Animals

• Cute Animals

• Idols

• Furry Friends

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Kelsey's boyfriend was acting very suspicious at the dinner table. She decided to ask why he was acting so differently, and found out he planned to propose. What does the word suspicious mean?

• Questionable Behavior

• Perfectly Normal

• Trustful

• Confused

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Brees, my dog, is normally a very calm but when a stranger enters the house, her behavior becomes hostile. What does the word hostile mean?

• Sweet

• Not Friendly or Warm

• Calm

• Joyous

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Exercising regularly is very beneficial to your body, but too much exercising is bad for your body. What does the word beneficial mean?

• Not Helpful

• Harmful

• Helpful

• Hurtful

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CCSS.L.3.2F

The little boy became drowsy after his mom gave him Benadryl. What does the word drowsy mean?

• Zoned Out

• Hyper

• Sleepy

• Alert

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C