Word Meaning Quiz for Grade 3: RI.3.9

What does the word "investigate" mean in the sentence: "The detective will investigate the case thoroughly"?

• Ignore

• Examine closely

• Destroy

• Create

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the sentence "The balloon will float in the air," what does the word "float" mean?

• Sink

• Stay on the surface

• Disappear

• Explode

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word "assemble" mean in the sentence: "Can you assemble the toy from these pieces?"

• Break apart

• Put together

• Ignore

• Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the sentence "The chef prepared a delicious meal," what does the word "prepared" mean?

• Ate

• Made ready

• Destroyed

• Ignored

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word "transform" mean in the sentence: "The caterpillar will transform into a butterfly"?

• Stay the same

• Change completely

• Disappear

• Destroy

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the sentence "The map will guide us to the treasure," what does the word "guide" mean?

• Confuse

• Lead or direct

• Hide

• Lose

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word "construct" mean in the sentence: "The workers will construct a new building"?

• Destroy

• Build

• Ignore

• Paint

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the sentence "The author will publish a new book," what does the word "publish" mean?

• Write

• Make available to the public

• Read

• Hide

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word "explore" mean in the sentence: "The astronauts will explore the surface of the moon"?

• Ignore

• Travel through to learn about

• Destroy

• Leave

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the sentence "The students will brainstorm ideas for the project," what does the word "brainstorm" mean?

• Argue

• Think of many ideas

• Ignore

• Destroy

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4