Vocabulary Skills for 3rd Graders

What does the word 'happy' mean?

• A condition of being bored and uninterested.

• A feeling of sadness and despair.

• A state of well-being and contentment.

• A state of extreme anger.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is a synonym for 'big'?

• medium

• tiny

• large

• small

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.1.2A

CCSS.RF.K.2A

CCSS.RF.K.1D

What is the antonym of 'hot'?

• cold

• boiling

• warm

• tepid

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Use the word 'excited' in a sentence.

• I am excited to eat a sandwich.

• She was excited about the weather yesterday.

• They felt excited to finish their homework.

• I am excited to go to the concert this weekend.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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

• emotionally neutral

• very happy

• not happy

• slightly sad

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

What is the suffix in the word 'playful'?

• -ful

• -ed

• -ness

• -ing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Choose the correct word: The cat is (small, smaller) than the dog.

• smaller

• tiny

• big

• larger

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3F

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

What does the word 'brave' mean?

• Courageous; ready to face danger or pain.

• Fearful; avoiding danger or pain.

• Indifferent; showing no concern or interest.

• Timid; lacking confidence or courage.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Which word is a synonym for 'fast'?

• slow

• lazy

• swift

• lethargic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

What is the antonym of 'easy'?

• light

• hard

• simple

• clear

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.1.4A