Determining Word Meaning

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When the cat wants inside, he will paw at the door.

• An animal's foot
• To scratch or hit

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The farmer added a final post to the fence.

• To list something for others to view
• To mail something
• A wooden pole

^{Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:}            He-Man had to track his math facts progress.

• A path
• To keep track of information
• A surface to run on

^{Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:}The wolf pack attacked the zebra.

• To place clothing and belongings in a suitcase for a trip
• A group of animals
• To stuff
• A bag used to sling over the shoulders and carry books in

Throughout the state, there are growths of lilies, daisies, violets, and asters.  This creates a home for many insects, bugs, and birds.

What are asters?

• wood

• lakes

• flowers

• rocks

After three long, tiring days, the climbers made it to the top of the very snowy Mount Everest. It was bitterly cold and extremely windy. After taking in the view of the other mountains, and snapping a few pictures, the climbers were ready to go begin their descent. This was the easy part of the journey because the force of gravity would help the climbers down the mountains.

 

Using your text, descent most likely means....

• movement downwards

• ride up

• part that would keep going

• a path that will straighten out

When Wei Yei got a tiny cut on her pinky finger, she became melodramatic, and sobbed and demanded to see a doctor.

What does melodramatic mean?

• quiet

• overly emotional

• angry

• not angry enough

Read the following directions:

Put each candle on a saucer. Have your teacher light the candles. Put a jar over two of the candles. Pay attention to the candles. Monitor what happens over time. You will see that the candle with the least air available is the first one extinguished. Keep watching to see which candle goes out next. Blow out the last candle.

What does monitor mean as it is used in the text?

• a computer screen

• to be careful of

• to watch closely

• to cause to happen

Read the following directions:

Put each candle on a saucer. Have your teacher light the candles. Put a jar over two of the candles. Pay attention to the candles. Monitor what happens over time. You will see that the candle with the least air available is the first one extinguished. Keep watching to see which candle goes out next. Blow out the last candle.

What does extinguished mean as it is used in the text?

• put out

• get brighter

• tire quickly

• ignite

Reading glasses magnify small print.
What does magnify mean?

• to make larger
• to be able to read
• to understand
• to give a reply