WorksheetsAidan and the Hidden Pond: Suffixes -y, -ly, -ty/-ity
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 15mins
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1.
1. Read the sentence:
“Aidan was a lively young rabbit who loved hopping through the meadows.”
What does the suffix -y usually mean in the word lively?
a)
A. Full of life and energy
b)
B. Someone who does an action
c)
C. The opposite of something
d)
D. To act in a certain way
2.
2. Which context clues from the paragraph show that Aidan was lively?
"Aidan was a lively young rabbit who loved hopping through the meadows. His fluffy tail bobbed behind him as he darted quickly between tall grasses."
a)
A. "young rabbit"
b)
B. "loved hopping"
c)
C. "darted quickly"
d)
D. Both B & C
3.
3. Read the sentence:
“He bent down cautiously to sip, but stopped when he saw a reflection.”
What does the suffix -ly usually tell us about the word cautiously?
a)
A. It names a person
b)
B. It tells how the action is done
c)
C. It describes a thing
d)
D. It means without
4.
4. What does the word cautiously most likely mean in the sentence?
“He bent down cautiously to sip, but stopped when he saw a reflection.”
a)
A. Quickly and without thinking
b)
B. Carefully and paying attention
c)
C. Loudly and boldly
d)
D. Happily and excitedly
5.
5. What does the word uncertainty most likely mean in the sentence?
“Still, the uncertainty made his heart beat faster.”
a)
A. Feeling unsure or not knowing what will happen
b)
B. Feeling very happy and excited
c)
C. Feeling sleepy or tired
d)
D. Feeling angry or frustrated
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6. Which words in the paragraph help you figure out the meaning of uncertainty?
“He bent down cautiously to sip, but stopped when he saw a reflection. For a moment, the image looked like another rabbit staring back at him. The sudden mystery made his ears twitch nervously. Slowly, he leaned closer and realized it was only himself. Still, the uncertainty made his heart beat faster.”
a)
A. “bent down cautiously” and “leaned closer”
b)
B. “sudden mystery” and “ears twitch nervously”
c)
C. “only himself” and “slowly”
d)
D. “for a moment” and “stopped when he saw”
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7. What does the word fluffy most likely mean in the sentence?
“ His fluffy tail bobbed behind him as he darted quickly between tall grasses.”
a)
A. Hard and heavy
b)
B. Soft and light
c)
C. Wet and sticky
d)
D. Small and thin
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8. Read the sentence:
“The surface of the water shimmered brightly in the light, and Aidan marveled at its beauty.”
What does marveled mean here?
a)
A. To look at something with wonder or amazement
b)
B. To feel nervous or scared about something
c)
C. To run quickly past something
d)
D. To remember something from the past
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9. Read the sentence:
“Around the pond grew a sumptuous patch of clover, soft and green like a living carpet.”
What does sumptuous mean in this sentence?
a)
A. Very plain and dull
b)
B. Expensive-looking and rich
c)
C. Tiny and hidden
d)
D. Dangerous and scary
10.
10. Read the sentence:
“One sunny morning, Aidan followed the sound of trickling water. A tiny trickle slipped down from a hill…”
What does trickle mean in this passage?
a)
A. A large rushing river
b)
B. A small, slow flow of water
c)
C. A pile of wet leaves
d)
D. A sudden storm
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