Understanding Words and Their Meanings

What does the word "bark" mean in the sentence: "The dog began to bark loudly at the stranger"?

• The outer covering of a tree

• The sound a dog makes

• A type of boat

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CCSS.L.1.4A

Which word means "to move quickly" in the sentence: "The rabbit will dash across the field"?

• Walk

• Dash

• Sit

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CCSS.L.1.4A

What does the prefix "un-" mean in the word "unhappy"?

• Very

• Not

• Always

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CCSS.L.1.4B

In the sentence "The cat is under the table," what does "under" tell us?

• Above

• Next to

• Below

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CCSS.L.1.4A

What does the suffix "-er" mean in the word "teacher"?

• One who

• Before

• After

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CCSS.L.1.4B

Which word means "a place to live" in the sentence: "The bird built a nest in the tree"?

• Tree

• Nest

• Bird

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CCSS.L.1.4A

What does the word "bright" mean in the sentence: "The sun is very bright today"?

• Dark

• Shiny

• Cold

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CCSS.L.1.4A

What does the prefix "re-" mean in the word "redo"?

• Again

• Before

• After

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CCSS.L.1.4B

In the sentence "The boy is taller than the girl," what does "taller" tell us?

• Shorter

• The same height

• More height

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CCSS.L.1.4A

What does the suffix "-ful" mean in the word "joyful"?

• Full of

• Without

• Less

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CCSS.L.1.4B