Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts : Meanings of Unknown and Multiple-Meaning Words and Phrases: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4
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Example Questions
Example Question #11 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4
Read the following sentences and determine the meaning of the underlined word using context clues or your prior knowledge.
“Annie is the most treacherous person I have ever met!!,” Natalie yelled as she ran up the stairs to her room. She could not believe that Annie would stab her in the back the way she did. She told Annie about the crush she had on Nick in secret and Annie blabbed it to the whole school! She would never be able to trust Annie again.
What does the word treacherous mean?
Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception
Giving or showing firm and constant support to a person
Loyal, constant, and steadfast
Wise and intelligent
Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception
In this passage, Annie is described as a treacherous person. She “stabbed Natalie in the back”, was told a secret then blabbed it to everyone, and Natalie can never trust her again. These are all characteristics of someone who has betrayed or been disloyal to someone.
Example Question #12 : Use Context Clues To Determine Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.A
Read the sentences below and determine the closest synonym of the underlined word using context clues or your prior knowledge.
Farmer Michelle had never seen a drought this severe. She needed to irrigate her crops at least four times a day just to keep them alive. The sprinklers and wells were pumping all day long, and she was afraid the aquifers would run dry.
Harvest
Till
Soak
Pluck
Soak
The word irrigate means to supply water to (land or crops) to help growth. In this case, the author has given context clues about the challenging situation the farmer is in; she has never seen a drought this severe before, sprinklers and wells are pumping, and the aquifers could run dry. These are all clues that irrigate means something with water and the only choice that relates to water is soak.
Example Question #12 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4
Read the following sentences and determine the meaning of the underlined word using context clues or your prior knowledge.
The dog did not want to do the trick without a tangible reward. A “good boy” or clap of the hands was not enough, he wanted a pat on the head or a delicious treat! Words and cheers were not what this pup was after!
What does the word tangible mean?
Able to be perceived by touch
Very inexpensive
Very expensive
Unable to be touched or grasped
Able to be perceived by touch
In this set of sentences, the dog wants something he can touch or feel. He wants pats on the head or a dog treat to eat, not words or praise. Something tangible is able to be touched or grasped.
Example Question #1 : Verify Preliminary Determinations Of Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.D
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
To help someone be calmer
Knack
Soothe
Extinct
Context
Soothe
To soothe is to help someone, or something, be calmer.
To use soothe in a sentence, "The mother's voice helped soothe her baby to sleep."
Example Question #2 : Verify Preliminary Determinations Of Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.D
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
No longer existing
Knack
Extinct
Soothe
Context
Extinct
When something is extinct, it means it no longer exists.
To use extinct in a sentence, "The panda bear is endanger of becoming extinct."
Example Question #101 : Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
With a speaking voice that can be clearly heard.
Aloud
Allowed
Allow
Allude
Aloud
To read something aloud means to read it so people can hear it. Not silently or at a whisper.
To use aloud in a sentence, “The teacher decided the class would read the chapter aloud.”
Example Question #4 : Verify Preliminary Determinations Of Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.D
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
To have been given permission.
Allude
Aloud
Elude
Allowed
Allowed
When something is allowed, it is permitted.
To use allowed in a sentence, “The lifeguard said we were allowed to dive in the deep end of the pool.”
Example Question #101 : Language
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
The type of environment in which an animal normally lives.
Habitat
Hobby
Habitual
Habit
Habitat
Most animals have a natural habitat. Birds in trees, whales in oceans, etc.
To use habitat in a sentence, “The tiger was returned to its natural habitat, a jungle in Asia.”
Example Question #6 : Verify Preliminary Determinations Of Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.D
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
Follow in an effort to capture.
Peruse
Purse
Pursue
Provoke
Pursue
When you pursue something, you are trying to get it.
To use pursue in a sentence, “I have chosen to pursue a college degree.”
Example Question #102 : Language
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
Examine carefully or at length.
Peruse
Pursue
Provoke
Purse
Peruse
When you peruse an article, you are not skimming it. You are spending significant time reading through it.
To use peruse in a sentence, “I decided to peruse the article because I found the topic so interesting.”
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