Word Meaning Mastery Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "clarify" in the sentence: "The teacher asked the student to clarify his answer"?

• To make something more confusing

• To make something clear and understandable

• To hide information

• To write something down

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

Which strategy would you use to determine the meaning of the word "magnify" in the sentence: "The scientist used a lens to magnify the tiny details"?

• Use a dictionary

• Look at the word's prefix

• Use context clues from the sentence

• Break the word into syllables

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Identify the meaning of the word "simplification" in the context: "The simplification of the math problem made it easier to solve."

• Making something more complex

• Making something easier to understand

• Ignoring the problem

• Solving the problem incorrectly

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word "unification" mean in the sentence: "The unification of the two groups led to a stronger team"?

• Separation

• Combination

• Argument

• Competition

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Choose the best strategy to clarify the meaning of "notification" in the sentence: "I received a notification about the meeting."

• Use a thesaurus

• Look for synonyms

• Use context clues

• Ask a friend

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "classification" in the context: "The classification of animals helps scientists understand their relationships"?

• Random grouping

• Organized categorization

• Ignoring differences

• Mixing everything together

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Identify the meaning of "verification" in the sentence: "The verification of the experiment's results was necessary."

• Ignoring the results

• Confirming the accuracy

• Changing the results

• Forgetting the results

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does "purification" mean in the sentence: "The purification of water is essential for safe drinking"?

• Contamination

• Cleaning

• Polluting

• Mixing

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which strategy would help you determine the meaning of "justification" in the sentence: "He provided justification for his actions"?

• Use a dictionary

• Look at the word's suffix

• Use context clues from the sentence

• Break the word into syllables

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

What is the meaning of "qualification" in the context: "Her qualification for the job was evident from her resume"?

• Disqualification

• Suitability

• Inexperience

• Unpreparedness

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F