Shades of Meaning Assessment

Circle the word that fits best in the blank to complete each sentence. 1. I wasn’t very thirsty, so I only took a (a)   of my drink.

• gulp

• sip

• swig

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

The baby screamed because he was (a)   of the dog.

• terrified

• scared

• spooked

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

My teeth started chattering outside in the (a)   weather.

• chilly

• cool

• freezing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Put each set of words in order from weakest to strongest.

• leap

• hop

• jump

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Put each set of words in order from weakest to strongest.

• hot

• burning

• warm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Put each set of words in order from weakest to strongest.

• sprint

• run

• jog

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Below are four sentences. Which sentence uses a different shade of the word hungry?

• I felt famished after the long journey.

• I was consistently hungry even after dinner.

• My stomach rumbled quietly, yet I felt neutral.

• The chap was very thirsty during the hot day.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.K.5B