Shades of Meaning

What does "shades of meaning" mean?

• When words are similar but have weaker and stronger meanings

• When words are about colors

• When words do not mean the same thing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word is NOT a synonym?

• closed

• slammed

• open

• shut

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Which word means the MOST quiet?

• peaceful

• whisper

• silent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which choice below shows the words in the correct order of intensity (weakest to strongest)?

• joyful, happy, ecstatic

• ecstatic, joyful, happy

• happy, joyful, ecstatic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which one is the STRONGEST word?

• toasty

• scorching

• hot

• humid

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word means the MOST tired?

• exhausted

• sleepy

• weary

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word below best completes this sentence?

It had been storming all day, so by the time I walked home I was _____.

• damp

• wet

• soaked

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Select the best word that completes the sentence.

I became ________ when I couldn't solve the riddle.

• frustrated

• mad

• angry

• furious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which choice below shows the words in the correct order of intensity (weakest to strongest)?

• large, big, enormous

• big, large, enormous

• enormous, large, big

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Billy was scared to jump off the diving board. What is a stronger way to say scared?

• worried

• terrified

• happy

• nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D