Understanding Words and Their Meanings

What does the word "bravery" mean in the sentence: "The firefighter showed great bravery during the rescue"?

• Fear

• Courage when facing danger

• Happiness

• Sadness

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word "amazement" in the sentence: "She watched in amazement as the magician pulled a rabbit out of the hat"?

• Boredom

• Surprise at something

• Anger

• Confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "disappear" mean in the sentence: "The sun began to disappear behind the clouds"?

• Appear

• Cannot see things anymore

• Shine

• Move

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

What is the meaning of the word "donated" in the sentence: "He donated his old clothes to the charity"?

• Sold

• Gave something to help a person or group

• Threw away

• Kept

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

What does the word "leader" mean in the sentence: "The leader of the group made sure everyone was safe"?

• Follower

• A person who guides others

• Stranger

• Enemy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of the word "nervous" in the sentence: "She felt nervous before her big performance"?

• Calm

• Upset or worried about something

• Excited

• Happy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "refused" mean in the sentence: "He refused to eat his vegetables"?

• Agreed

• To not do something

• Enjoyed

• Accepted

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word "temporary" in the sentence: "The tent was a temporary shelter during the camping trip"?

• Permanent

• Something that lasts for only a short time

• Expensive

• Large

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the new word formed when the prefix "dis-" is added to the word "agree"?

• Agreeable

• Disagree

• Agreement

• Agreeing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What is the new word formed when the prefix "un-" is added to the word "comfortable"?

• Comfort

• Uncomfortable

• Comfortably

• Comforting

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B