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LAFS L.3.5a, 3.4a (Lesson 15, 18)

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

For centuries, people in coastal areas of China and Japan have harvested a super food found in MARINE environments. Recent studies show that eating seaweed protects against infection. What does the word MARINE mean?

a)

very nutritious

b)

dark blue in color

c)

having to do with the ocean

d)

member of the armed forces

2.

For centuries, people in coastal areas of China and Japan have harvested a super food found in MARINE environments. Recent studies show that eating seaweed protects against infection. Which two words from the paragraph help you understand the meaning of the word MARINE?

a)

China and Japan

b)

coastal and seaweed

c)

centuries and people

d)

superfood and studies

3.

Closer to home, you can find superfoods right in your garden or local store. Think "Crisp and crunchy." Cabbage, broccoli, and kale DETOXIFY harmful substances. As a result, they may help to prevent some forms of cancer. what does the word DETOXIFY mean in this paragraph?

a)

to move in a wide circle

b)

to chew food slowly

c)

to make a difficult decision

d)

to remove bad effects

4.

Closer to home, you can find superfoods right in your garden or local store. Think "Crisp and crunchy." Cabbage, broccoli, and kale DETOXIFY harmful substances. As a result, they may help to prevent some forms of cancer. Which two words from the text help you understand the meaning of DETOXIFY?

a)

crisp and crunchy

b)

prevent and cancer

c)

veggies and substances

d)

calories and vitamins

5.

The landscape was a patchwork quilt of sights and sounds. what is the meaning of the underlined phrase?

a)

the quilt shoes a variety of sights and sounds

b)

the quilt had a picture of the landscape on it

c)

the landscape had a blanket covering it

d)

the landscape had a variety of sights and sounds

6.

A waterfall gushed like a faucet down the side of the mountain. what is the meaning of the underlined phrase?

a)

The water fall was powerful

b)

the waterfall was narrow

c)

a faucet was on the mountain

d)

a faucet made the waterfall

7.

The brook gurgled as happily as a well fed baby. what is the meaning of the underlined phrase?

a)

a baby made pleasant sounds near the brook

b)

the brook made a pleasant sound

c)

there were many fish in the brook

d)

the well fed baby sounded happy

8.

Croaking frogs sounded as loud as a marching band. what is the meaning of the underlined phrase?

a)

the frogs marched as they made croaking soundss

b)

the frogs were very musical

c)

the frogs croaked very loudly

d)

the marching band sounded like loud croaking

9.

Noah was a sponge, soaking up the landscapes sights and sounds. what is the meaning of the underlined phrase?

a)

Noah was good at cleaning

b)

Noah fell into the water and got soaked

c)

Noah was thirsty as he watched and listned

d)

Noah looked at and listened to everything.