3rd grade Vocabulary 1.4

Words that can have different meanings depending on how they are used are called __________words. 

• synonyms 
• multiple meaning 
• prefixes 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

A word in the dictionary that includes the pronunciation, word parts, parts of speech, and the meaning. 

• dictionary entry 
• atonyms
• multiple meaning 

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The _____is the central or universal idea that express a truth about human behavior. 

• theme
• author's purpose
• suffixes 

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

_____are words or sentences around an unfamiliar word that can help you understand the meaning of the word. 

• context clues
• multiple meaning 
• author's purpose 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

An_______is an unknown word. 

• unfamiliar word 
• context clue 
• multiple meaning word 

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The reason an author writes is called __________. 

• author's purpose 
• theme 
• dictionary entry 

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

^{Use context clues to help you understand the meaning of the unfamiliar word.} 
The salesman lowered the price on the car, which made it a bargain. 
What is the meaning of the word bargain? 

• good price 
• salesman
• cool

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

^{Use context clues to help you understand the meaning of the unfamiliar word.} 
The cruel girl stole her sister’s cookie.
What is the meaning of the word cruel?

• mean
• funny
• girl

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

_{What is all that racket outside? 
What is the meaning of the word racket as it used in the sentence above?} 

• noise 
•  what is used to hit a tennis ball 
• shoes 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

He had to track his print while reading his book.
What is the meaning of the word track as it is used in the sentence?  

• path 
• where you run
• to follow 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C