Exploring Vocabulary Skills

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the synonym for 'happy': joyful, sad, angry.

• frustrated

• discontent

• joyful

• miserable

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is the antonym of 'difficult'?

• easy

• arduous

• complex

• challenging

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use the word 'elaborate' in a sentence.

• She will elaborate the book she read last week.

• Can you elaborate the details of your vacation?

• I need to elaborate my thoughts on this matter.

• Could you please elaborate on your plan for the project?

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the prefix 'un-' mean when added to a word?

• The prefix 'un-' means to increase or enhance.

• The prefix 'un-' means not or the opposite of.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a specific quantity or amount.

• The prefix 'un-' signifies a positive or affirmative state.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ing

• -ful

• -ness

• -ly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

What is the relationship between 'teacher' and 'student'?

• Teacher teaches student

• Teacher evaluates student performance

• Teacher and student are equals

• Teacher learns from student

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

Which word means the opposite of 'expand'?

• contract

• enlarge

• increase

• amplify

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Provide a synonym for 'quickly'.

• gradually

• slowly

• rapidly

• leisurely

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What does the word 'meticulous' imply about someone's work?

• It suggests the work is done quickly and carelessly.

• It indicates a lack of organization in the work.

• It means the work is done with minimal effort.

• It implies that the work is done with great attention to detail.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4