L14: The Life and Times of the Ant Vocabulary Test

What does the word taxable mean in the

sentence below?

Jeans and sweaters are taxable

items.

• not likely to be taxed

• able to be taxed

• expensive

• winter

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the word possible mean in the

sentence below?

It is possible to sail around

the world.

• hard to finish

• can be done

• full of problems

• likely to result in harm

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word visible mean in the

sentence below?

The mountains were visible from a

long distance.

• reaching a tall height

• covered in snow

• able to be seen

• far away

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

What does the word enjoyable mean in

the sentence below?

Quintana thought the music was

very enjoyable.

• unusual

• pleasing

• loud

• lively

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word excess mean in the

sentence below?

Your body does not need

excess sugar.

• not healthy

• from food

• too much

• out of

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the word reinforce mean in

the sentence below?

The teacher had the children

complete an activity to reinforce

what they had just learned.

• strengthen

• weaken

• extend

• lengthen

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word transport mean in

the sentence below?

The bus will transport the students

to the museum.

• watch

• collect

• avoid

• carry

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

What does the word obstacles mean in

the sentence below?

The parents removed the obstacles

from the toddler’s path.

• items that cause harm

• rocks on the ground

• shoes on your feet

• things in the way

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word scarce mean in the

sentence below?

The gems are difficult to find

because they are scarce.

• limited in supply

• blinding in appearance

• small in size

• equal in weight

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word breakable mean in

the sentence below?

Always be careful when handling

breakable objects.

• not likely to break

• cracked

• old

• can be broken

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A