Mod 1 Lesson 12 Wit and Wisdom Vocabulary

I love to explore my backyard and discover new things.

What is the best definition of the word explore in the sentence above?

• to do chores in

• to play games in

• to do homework in

• to look at in detail

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.4

The ocean is immense with more water than you can imagine.

What is the best definition of the word immense in the sentence above?

• very big

• very scary

• very wet

• very full of fish

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The moon is luminous on the water.

What is the best definition of the word luminous in the sentence above?

• reflected

• glowing

• wet

• dancing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

My son desperately needed a nap.

What is the best definition of the word desperately in the sentence above?

• with deep hunger, famished

• to get sleepy, exhausted

• with extreme urgency, very badly

• as a punishment, naughty

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.4

The people at the museum have a vast knowledge about painting.

What is the best definition of the word vast in the sentence above?

• large

• intelligent

• collegiate

• annoying

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The colossal shark was terrifying.

What is the best definition of the word colossal in the sentence above?

• scary

• very big

• hungry

• swimming

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

I revise my work to earn a good grade.

What is the best definition of the word revise in the sentence above?

• do a great job the first time

• ask my teacher for help

• work on a lot

• look at again to make better

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

Boris loomed over Amos when they first met.

What is the best definition of the word loomed in the sentence above?

• come into view as a large object

• scare because of large size

• befriend because of large size

• carry because of large size

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

I love nonfiction books.

What is the best definition of the word nonfiction in the sentence above?

• fake

• not real

• informational

• made up

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.4

Plants provide animals with the nutrients they need to live.

What is the best definition of the word nutrients in the sentence above?

• air that helps you breathe

• food that helps you grow

• shelter that keeps you safe

• water that keeps you hydrated.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.4