5.RV.1 Vocabulary Development and Word Analysis Worksheet

Which word below is an example of content-specific vocabulary you might find in a science article?

• Friendly

• Photosynthesis

• Suddenly

• Bright

Answer explanation

The word 'photosynthesis' is a specific term used in science to describe the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy. The other options are general words and not specific to scientific content.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

What is an example of an academic word often used in school?

• Banana

• Calculate

• Yesterday

• Water

Answer explanation

The word 'calculate' is an academic term commonly used in school settings, particularly in math and science classes, to refer to the process of determining a numerical result. The other options are not academic terms.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

What does the phrase "at the drop of a hat" most likely mean?

• To drop something valuable

• To be clumsy

• To act quickly or without hesitation

• To wear a fancy hat

Answer explanation

The phrase "at the drop of a hat" means to act quickly or without hesitation. It suggests readiness to respond immediately, making this the correct choice among the options provided.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

In the sentence, "He had cold feet before the performance," what does "cold feet" mean?

• He forgot to wear socks

• He was scared or nervous

• He walked in the snow

• He was feeling sick

Answer explanation

In the sentence, "cold feet" is an idiom meaning to feel scared or nervous about something, especially before a performance. Therefore, the correct choice is that he was scared or nervous.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the root word of "unhappily"?

• Happy

• Un

Answer explanation

The root word of 'unhappily' is 'happy'. The prefix 'un-' negates the meaning of 'happy', but does not change the root itself.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word has the same root as "playing"?

• Runner

• Plays

• Walk

• Plane

Answer explanation

The word "plays" shares the same root as "playing". Both words derive from the verb "play", indicating an action. The other options do not share this root.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which sentence uses the correct form of the homophone?

• I no the answer.

• She will read the red book.

• Their going to the store.

• He threw the ball through the hoop.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'She will read the red book.' because it uses the correct homophones. 'No' and 'their' are incorrect forms; 'no' should be 'know' and 'their' should be 'they're'. 'Threw' and 'through' are also misused.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Which homophones complete this sentence correctly: "The _____ of the story was told by the _____."

• tale / tail

• tail / tale

• tale / tale

• tail / tail

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'tale / tail' because 'tale' refers to a story, while 'tail' refers to the rear part of an animal. The sentence makes sense as 'The tale of the story was told by the tail,' implying a whimsical narrative.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

What is a synonym for the word "gigantic"?

• Tiny

• Angry

• Huge

• Weak

Answer explanation

The word 'gigantic' means very large or enormous. The synonym 'huge' also conveys a similar meaning of great size, making it the correct choice. The other options, 'tiny', 'angry', and 'weak', do not relate to size.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is an antonym for "generous"?

• Thoughtful

• Kind

• Selfish

• Giving

Answer explanation

The antonym of "generous" is "selfish," as it describes someone who is unwilling to share or give to others, contrasting with the idea of being generous.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4