
Understanding Words and Their Meanings

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English
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6th Grade
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Mrs. Katchmark
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20 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the prefix "un-" mean in the word "unhappy"?
Very
Not
Again
Before
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word is a synonym for "brave"?
Cowardly
Fearful
Courageous
Weak
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
The wind whispered through the trees.
She was as fast as a cheetah.
The classroom was a zoo.
The sun smiled down on us.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you do not know the meaning of the word "benevolent," which resource would be best to use?
Atlas
Dictionary
Almanac
Calendar
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.7
CCSS.RI.3.7
CCSS.RI.4.7
CCSS.RI.5.7
CCSS.RI.6.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which reference material would you use to find the pronunciation of the word "photosynthesis"?
Encyclopedia
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Atlas
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.1B
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The root "spect" means "to look." Which word means "a visually striking display"?
Spectator
Spectacle
Telescope
Inspect
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which pair of words are antonyms?
Happy – Joyful
Large – Big
Ancient – Modern
Quick – Fast
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
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