Word Study Review

The beaver gnawed on the branch before dragging it into the pond. What does the word gnawed mean?

• coughed

• chewed

• sat

• laughed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

The late student always had a plethora of excuses. What is the meaning of the word plethora?

• none

• little

• shortage

• excessive number

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The graduation program commenced at 9 am and lasted one hour. What is the meaning of the word commenced?

• started

• ended

• paused

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

James glared at Sue, as he threw his bag down onto the floor enraged at what she had done. What is the meaning of the word glared?

• looked at angrily

• looked at happily

• looked at in fear

• looked at pleased

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Nathan is a witty boy, he tells the most humorous stories. What is the meaning of the word witty?

• angry

• sad

• funny

• handsome

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Are the following words synonyms or antonyms:

run walk

• synonyms

• antonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Are the following words synonyms or antonyms:

house home

• synonyms

• antonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Are the following words synonyms or antonyms:

quarrel argue

• synonyms

• antonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Are the following words synonyms or antonyms:

tardy punctual

• synonyms

• antonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Are the following words synonyms or antonyms:

excited bored

• synonyms

• antonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A