Analyze Word Meaning

Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the underlined word:

His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see

• very scary

• skeleton-like

• strong

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the underlined word:

Celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, and stars, have fascinated man through the centuries

• objects in the sky

• planets

• interesting topics

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Things in a text that help a reader figure out the definition of an unknown word.

• Diction/Word Choice

• Connotation

• Figurative Meaning

• Context Clues

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

A word’s deeper meaning; what a word represents.

• Denotation

• Connotation

• Figurative Meaning

• Author's Purpose

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Analyze the meaning of "anxiety" in the following sentence: "The night before the exam, she was filled with anxiety."

• She was very excited about the exam.

• She was worried and nervous about the exam.

• She was confident about the exam.

• She was indifferent about the exam.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "empower" mean in the context of education?

• To restrict students' abilities and freedoms.

• To provide students with the resources, confidence, and freedom to pursue their goals.

• To consume educational resources without sharing.

• To compel students to follow a strict set of rules.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Evaluate the usage of "convivial" in the following sentence: "The convivial atmosphere of the party made everyone feel at ease."

• The word is used incorrectly; it should describe a tense environment.

• The word is used correctly; it describes a lively and friendly environment.

• The word is used incorrectly; it should describe a quiet environment.

• The word is used correctly; it describes a formal and serious environment.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Evaluate the usage of "expound" in the following sentence: "The scientist expounded on her theory, providing detailed evidence and explanations."

• The word is used incorrectly; it should describe a brief mention.

• The word is used correctly; it describes a thorough and detailed explanation.

• The word is used incorrectly; it should describe a vague reference.

• The word is used correctly; it describes a casual remark.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

Create a sentence using the word "eclectic" that demonstrates its meaning.

• Her eclectic taste in music included only classical composers.

• Her eclectic taste in music included a wide range of genres from jazz to rock.

• Her eclectic taste in music was limited to one genre.

• Her eclectic taste in music was focused solely on pop artists.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Using context clues, what does the word "tirade" most likely mean in the sentence: "The teacher went on a tirade about the importance of doing homework"?

• Short speech

• Long, angry speech

• Quiet discussion

• Happy announcement

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D