Understanding Words and Their Meanings

Read the sentence: "The benevolent king was loved by all his subjects." What does the word "benevolent" mean in this context?

• Cruel

• Kind

• Powerful

• Wealthy

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CCSS.L.5.4

Which word best completes the sentence? "The cat was _______ as it watched the mouse scurry across the floor."

• oblivious

• watchful

• dainty

• delirious

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CCSS.L.5.4A

Read the sentence: "The dainty ballerina moved gracefully across the stage." What does the word "dainty" suggest about the ballerina?

• Clumsy

• Strong

• Delicate

• Tall

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CCSS.L.5.4

In the sentence, "He was skeptical about the new plan," what does the word "skeptical" mean?

• Confident

• Doubtful

• Excited

• Angry

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CCSS.L.5.4A

Read the sentence: "The soldier was patriotic, always ready to defend his country." What does the word "patriotic" mean in this context?

• Disloyal

• Brave

• Nationalistic

• Fearful

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CCSS.L.5.4

Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?

• The wind howled like a wolf.

• Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

• He was as busy as a bee.

• The car zoomed past like a rocket.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

In the sentence, "She was oblivious to the chaos around her," what does the word "oblivious" mean?

• Aware

• Unaware

• Concerned

• Interested

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CCSS.L.5.4A

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The classroom was a zoo.

• He is a shining star.

• She danced like a leaf in the wind.

• Time is a thief.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

Read the sentence: "Despite his success, he remained humble." What does the word "humble" mean in this context?

• Arrogant

• Modest

• Proud

• Wealthy

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CCSS.L.5.4

In the sentence, "The willful child refused to eat his vegetables," what does the word "willful" mean?

• Cooperative

• Stubborn

• Happy

• Sad

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CCSS.L.5.4A