Off and Running Comprehension and Vocabulary Test

What does the word scanned mean in the sentence below?
I scanned the crowd to see if I could find my friends. 

• shouted at
• looked over
• guessed the size of
• asked questions about

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word prodded mean in the sentence below?
The teacher prodded her students to do a science fair project.

• asked
• guessed
• pushed
• wished

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word beckoned mean in the sentence below?
Zaniya beckoned to her brother to peek at the baby birds in the nest.

• laughed
• looked
• sang
• signaled

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word inflated mean in the sentence below?
The girl inflated the tire before attempting to ride her bicycle.

• filled with air
• cleaned with soap
• fixed with a patch
• placed water inside

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word gradually mean in the sentence below?
Isabel gradually figured out how to solve her problem.

• usually
• quickly
• little by little
• with great effort

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word appeal mean in the sentence below?
The criminal made an appeal to the judge.

• attraction
• a sincere request
• to like something
• to charge with a crime

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word connected mean in the sentence below?
The garage is connected to the house. 

• joined
• transferred
• hit successfully
• had a special bond

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word stub mean in the sentence below?
Be careful that you do not stub your toe in the dark. 

• a tree stump
• part of a ticket
• to pull up by the roots
• to strike against and object

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word operate mean in the sentence below?
The doctor will need to operate to remove the girl's tonsils.

• to do a certain job
• to perform surgery
• to begin a military action
• to cause something to work

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word recess mean in the sentence below?
The children played basketball during recess.

• to stop a trial
• to take a break
• a secret or hidden place
• a time for rest and relaxing

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4