Exploring Vocabulary and Word Meaning

Determine the meaning of the word "exclude" using the context: "The club decided to exclude anyone who did not follow the rules."

• Include

• Omit

• Welcome

• Invite

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

Identify the meaning of the word "illustrate" in the sentence: "The teacher asked the students to illustrate their ideas with examples."

• Erase

• Draw

• Explain

• Hide

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Using your knowledge of Greek or Latin roots, determine the meaning of the word "benefit" from the root "bene" meaning "good."

• Harm

• Advantage

• Loss

• Disadvantage

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CCSS.L.6.4B

What does the word "elaborate" mean in the context: "The student was asked to elaborate on his answer to provide more details."

• Simplify

• Shorten

• Expand

• Ignore

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RL.6.4

Using the root "ject" meaning "throw," what does the word "objective" mean in the context: "The objective of the game is to score the most points."

• Subjective

• Goal

• Obstacle

• Problem

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4B

Determine the meaning of the word "exclude" using the context: "The recipe excludes nuts to make it safe for those with allergies."

• Add

• Remove

• Include

• Mix

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RI.6.4

Identify the meaning of the word "illustrate" in the sentence: "The book uses pictures to illustrate the story."

• Confuse

• Clarify

• Complicate

• Obscure

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Using your knowledge of Greek or Latin roots, determine the meaning of the word "benefit" from the root "bene" meaning "good."

• Detriment

• Profit

• Damage

• Harm

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CCSS.L.6.4B

What does the word "elaborate" mean in the context: "The artist's work was very elaborate, with intricate details and patterns."

• Simple

• Complex

• Plain

• Basic

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Using the root "ject" meaning "throw," what does the word "objective" mean in the context: "Her objective was to finish the project by the end of the week."

• Subjective

• Aim

• Barrier

• Distraction

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4B