Understanding Words in Context

What does the word "habitat" mean in the sentence: "A frog's habitat is usually near water"?

• The food a frog eats

• The place where a frog lives

• The color of a frog

• The sound a frog makes

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

In the sentence, "The volcano erupted and lava flowed down the mountain," what does the word "lava" mean?

• Cold water

• Hot, melted rock

• Snow

• Sand

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word "predict" mean in the sentence: "Scientists predict the weather by studying clouds"?

• To remember

• To guess what will happen

• To draw a picture

• To write a story

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

In the sentence, "The desert is a very arid place," what does "arid" mean?

• Very wet

• Very dry

• Very cold

• Very noisy

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "migrate" mean in the sentence: "Many birds migrate south for the winter"?

• To build a nest

• To fly to a new place

• To sing loudly

• To eat seeds

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Read the sentence: "The scientist used a microscope to observe the tiny cells." What does "microscope" mean?

• A tool to see small things

• A type of computer

• A kind of animal

• A large book

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

If you read the sentence, "The author describes the process of photosynthesis in the text," what does "photosynthesis" mean?

• The way plants make food

• The way animals sleep

• The way people talk

• The way water freezes

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word in the sentence helps you understand the meaning of "nocturnal"? "The owl is nocturnal, so it hunts at night."

• Owl

• Hunts

• Night

• So

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Read the sentence: "The explorer navigated the river using a map and compass." Which word means "found the way"?

• Explorer

• Navigated

• River

• Compass

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

In the sentence, "The puppy was energetic and playful," which word means "full of energy"?

• Puppy

• Playful

• Energetic

• Was

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4