Understanding Words and Their Meanings

What does the prefix "un-" mean in the word "unhappy"?

• Very

• Not

• Again

• Before

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which word is a synonym for "brave"?

• Cowardly

• Fearful

• Courageous

• Weak

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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

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

The root "spect" means "to look." Which word means "a visually striking display"?

• Spectator

• Spectacle

• Telescope

• Inspect

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which pair of words are antonyms?

• Happy – Joyful

• Large – Big

• Ancient – Modern

• Quick – Fast

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

• The clouds were like cotton balls.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• He ran as fast as lightning.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

You come across the word "gregarious" in a text. Which step would help you clarify its meaning?

• Guess its meaning from the title

• Look it up in a dictionary

• Skip the word

• Ask a friend

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

If you want to know where the word "biology" comes from, which resource should you use?

• Thesaurus

• Dictionary

• Almanac

• Atlas

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7