Understanding Words and Their Meanings

What is the meaning of the prefix "un-" in the word "unhappy"?

• With

• Not

• Before

• After

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

What does the word "economical" imply compared to "thrifty"?

• Wasteful

• Careful with resources

• Expensive

• Generous

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Identify the figure of speech in the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "gregarious" in the sentence: "Unlike his gregarious sister, who loved parties, he preferred to stay home."

• Shy

• Sociable

• Quiet

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What effect does the simile "as brave as a lion" have on the mood of the story?

• It creates a fearful mood

• It creates a calm mood

• It creates a courageous mood

• It creates a sad mood

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning of the suffix "-ology" in the word "biology"?

• Study of

• Life

• Earth

• Water

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which word contains a Latin root meaning "write"?

• Scribble

• Vocal

• Visual

• Manual

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the connotation of the word "slender" compared to "skinny"?

• Negative

• Positive

• Neutral

• Unclear

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify the figure of speech in the sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "melancholy" in the sentence: "The melancholy music made everyone feel sad."

• Happy

• Sad

• Excited

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4