Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts : Identify Connections Between Words and Their Uses: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5.B
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Example Question #1 : Identify Connections Between Words And Their Uses: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5.B
Fill in the blank based on the description provided in the sentence below:
__________ protect and serve communities by fighting crime.
Police Officers
Doctors
Fireman
Teachers
Police Officers
This sentence is describing a professional. Someone who fights crime and protects the community. A Police Officer can be described this way; thus, "Police Officer" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Identify Connections Between Words And Their Uses: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5.B
Select the word that would most change the meaning of the sentence below if it were to replace the underlined word:
Sarah is very friendly.
Mean
Nice
Supportive
Kind
Mean
Words have connections to each other. In this example, “friendly” is a positive word being used to describe Sarah. Words that are connected to “friendly” would also be positive words. Someone who is friendly might also be kind, nice, and supportive. However, a friendly person would not be described as mean.
Example Question #3 : Identify Connections Between Words And Their Uses: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5.B
Select the word that would most change the meaning of the sentence below if it were to replace the underlined word:
The house is huge.
Giant
Large
Tiny
Gigantic
Tiny
Words have connections to each other. Huge means to be big. “Giant”, “Large”, and “Gigantic” are all words that could describe something that is big. However, “Tiny” means the opposite, so that would not be a good replacement word for “huge”.
Example Question #4 : Identify Connections Between Words And Their Uses: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5.B
Select the word that would most change the meaning of the sentence below if it were to replace the underlined word:
The clown is scary.
Funny
Frightening
Terrifying
Mean
Funny
Words have connections to each other. “Scary” is a negative word being used to describe the clown. “Terrifying”, “Mean”, and “Frightening” are all negative words that could replace the word “scary”. However, “Funny” is a positive word that would be used to describe the clown.
Example Question #5 : Identify Connections Between Words And Their Uses: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5.B
Select the word that doesn't fit with the others.
Apple
Carrot
Cake
Pear
Cake
Words can have connections to each other. A carrot, apple, and pear are all healthy foods. A cake is an example of a dessert and wouldn’t be described as healthy.
Example Question #6 : Identify Connections Between Words And Their Uses: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5.B
Select the word that doesn’t fit with the others.
Addition
Subtraction
Science
Multiplication
Science
Words can have connections to each other. Subtraction, Multiplication, and Addition are all math processes. Science is not a math process.
Example Question #7 : Identify Connections Between Words And Their Uses: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5.B
Select the word that doesn’t fit with the others.
Clown
Soldier
Firefighter
Police officer
Clown
Words can have connections to each other. A soldier, police officer, and firefighter could all be described as brave. A clown is someone that is funny but wouldn’t be described as brave.
Example Question #8 : Identify Connections Between Words And Their Uses: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5.B
Select the word that doesn’t fit with the others.
Surgeon
Doctor
Veterinarian
Nurse
Veterinarian
Words can have connections to each other. A doctor, nurse, and surgeon take care of people when they are sick. A veterinarian takes care of animals when they are sick.
Example Question #9 : Identify Connections Between Words And Their Uses: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5.B
Select the word that doesn’t fit with the others.
Plane
Train
Beach
Car
Beach
Words can have connections to each other. A plane, train, and car are all things you can take to go places. You can travel to all of them. A beach is a place you could travel to, but not something you’d travel in.
Example Question #21 : Figurative Language, Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.5
Select the word that doesn’t fit with the others.
Grass
Flowers
Sun
Tree
Sun
Words can have connections to each other. Trees, flowers, and grass are all things that grow outside. The sun is also outside, but it doesn’t grow.
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