Understanding Words and Their Meanings

Understanding Words and Their Meanings

6th Grade

20 Qs

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Understanding Words and Their Meanings

Understanding Words and Their Meanings

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RI.2.7, RI.3.7, L.5.4A

+33

Standards-aligned

Created by

Mrs. Katchmark

Used 3+ times

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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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