Dictionary Vocabulary

Looking through the microscope, Dylan tried to spot each part of the organism as the teacher described it. It was not easy as the organism continued to wriggle and wiggle on the dish. Dylan really enjoyed this activity and thought once again that someday he might like to be a scientist. Read the dictionary entry below spot 1. to mark with dots 2. to see 3. a small stain 4. a place In the paragraph, which meaning most closely matches the meaning of the word spot?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

• Meaning 4

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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

Ana sat next to her twin sister waiting for their dinner to arrive. They were very hungry, especially Ana who had just finished gymnastics practice. She helped herself to a roll and some butter as soon as the waiter placed the basket on the table. “That’s what I’m talking about,” she said.

Read the dictionary entry below.

roll
1. a small serving of baked dough
2. turn round and round
3. an official list
4. to move on wheels

Which meaning of roll was used in the paragraph?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

• Meaning 4

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CCSS.L.5.5C

“Grandpa,” asked David, “Will you help me make a birdhouse?” “What do you need help with, Dave?” replied Grandpa. “I can’t saw the wood the right way,” complained David. “Here let’s put it in this clamp first,” suggested Grandpa. Read the dictionary entry below saw 1. a tool for cutting 2. to cut something 3. the past form of see 4. an old saying Which meaning of saw was used in the paragraph?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

• Meaning 4

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word’s definition is, to place here and there?

• Introspective

• Inexplicable

• Immobility

• Intersperse

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What word has the definition, done according to a systematic or established form of procedure?

• Methodical

• I am confused

• Mathodical

• Systematic

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What word has the definition, to hammer or beat?

• Smash

• Beat

• Pummel

• Pound

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What word has the definition, surface with alternate grooves or ridges?

• Corrugated

• Rough

• Rigid

• Groovy

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What word has the definition, able to be heard?

• Audio

• Radio

• Inaudible

• Audible

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What word has the definition, worn out or ruined because of old age or neglect?

• Ruined

• Disorient

• Receipt

• Decrepit

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What word has the definition, tie something to restrict its movement?

• Teather

• Tether

• Feather

• Restrain

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C