Understanding Words and Their Meanings

Use a dictionary to find the syllabication of the word "unbelievable."

• un-be-liev-able

• un-believ-able

• un-be-lie-vable

• un-believable

What is the correct pronunciation of the word "chaos" using a digital resource?

• /tʃaɪ.əs/

• /keɪ.ɒs/

• /kæ.əs/

• /kaɪ.əs/

In the sentence "The wind was so strong that it blew the leaves off the trees," what does the word "blew" mean?

• To explode

• To move air

• To whistle

• To inflate

What is the meaning of the word "bark" in the sentence "The dog barked loudly at the stranger"?

• The outer covering of a tree

• A type of boat

• The sound a dog makes

• A type of candy

What does the prefix "mis-" mean in the word "misunderstand"?

• Before

• Wrongly

• After

• Again

What is the meaning of the suffix "-ment" in the word "enjoyment"?

• State of

• Act of

• Capable of

• Without

What is the root word in "autograph" and what does it mean?

• Auto; self

• Graph; write

• Auto; move

• Graph; draw

What is the purpose of reading a mystery novel?

• To learn new vocabulary

• To solve a puzzle

• To understand historical events

• To practice grammar

Why might someone read a biography?

• To learn about a person's life

• To find a recipe

• To solve a math problem

• To practice drawing

What is the main idea of the story "The Tortoise and the Hare"?

• Slow and steady wins the race

• Fast is always better

• Tortoises are faster than hares

• Races are fun