Common Core: 1st Grade English Language Arts : Language

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Example Question #201 : Language

Select the best word to replace “thrilled” in the sentence below.

Alice was thrilled to wear her new dress for her birthday party.

Possible Answers:

Sad

Troubled

Concerned

Excited

Correct answer:

Excited

Explanation:

“Sad”, “troubled”, and “concerned” are adjectives that are not used to express happiness. “Excited” is a synonym of “thrilled” and is the best word to replace “thrilled.”

Example Question #215 : Common Core: 1st Grade English Language Arts

Select the best word to replace “angry” in the sentence below.

Charlie was angry when his block tower fell over but he was excited to be able to build a bigger and better block tower.

Possible Answers:

Concerned

Pleased

Happy

Frustrated

Correct answer:

Frustrated

Explanation:

“Happy” and “pleased” is the opposite of “angry” therefore neither are a good replacement for “angry.” “Concerned” could be used but expresses worry rather than being “angry.” “Frustrated” is the correct word to replace “angry” in the sentence above.

Example Question #216 : Common Core: 1st Grade English Language Arts

Select the verb that completes the sentence below.

Georgia was running fast in her race and I was so excited I _____ her on as she crossed the finish line!

Possible Answers:

Cheered

Cried

Waved

Worried

Correct answer:

Cheered

Explanation:

“Cried” and “worried” do not show the excitement Georgia’s friend was feeling as she was running her race. “Waved” also does not express the excitement Georgia’s friend felt. Therefore, “cheered” is the correct answer to show the excitement Georgia’s friend had for her as she ran her race and crossed the finish line.

Example Question #221 : Common Core: 1st Grade English Language Arts

Select the correct word to replace “jumped” in the sentence below.

James jumped over the puddle in his new rain boots.

Possible Answers:

Skated

Rolled

Hopped

Slid

Correct answer:

Hopped

Explanation:

“Rolled,” “slid,” and “skated” are actions that are not possible to do in rain boots. “Hopped” is the correct answer because it is a similar action to “jumped.”

Example Question #222 : Common Core: 1st Grade English Language Arts

Select the correct word to replace “jumped” in the sentence below.

James jumped over the puddle in his new rain boots.

Possible Answers:

Slid

Skated

Rolled

Hopped

Correct answer:

Hopped

Explanation:

“Rolled,” “slid,” and “skated” are actions that are not possible to do in rain boots. “Hopped” is the correct answer because it is a similar action to “jumped.”

Example Question #3 : Distinguish Shades Of Meaning Among Verbs And Adjectives: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.1.5.D

Select the correct word to replace “yelled” in the sentence below.

Louie yelled with excitement when he saw the garbage truck coming to his house to take away the trash.

Possible Answers:

Watched

Squealed

Worried

Cried

Correct answer:

Squealed

Explanation:

“Cried” and “worried” are the opposite of “yelled” and are not the correct answer. “Watched” is not the correct answer because Louie yelled with excitement and watching something is not a vocal way to express his excitement. “Squealed” is the corrected answer because it vocally expresses Louie’s excitement at the sight of the garbage truck.

Example Question #201 : Language

Select the adjective that best completes the sentence below.

Clara’s eyes lit up with delight and her smile was ____ at the sight of the newly blooming flowers in her garden.

Possible Answers:

Huge

Crooked

Miniature

Little

Correct answer:

Huge

Explanation:

“Little,” “miniature,” and “crooked” do not show the delight Clara was feeling when she saw the flowers in her garden. “Huge” best describes Clara’s smile as her eyes lit up with delight and is the correct answer.

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