Common Core: Kindergarten English Language Arts : Identify New Meanings for Familiar Words.:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.4.A

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Example Question #1 : Determine The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.4

What does the word "duck" mean in the sentence below. 

My dad is so tall, he has to duck when he walks through the door so he doesn't hit his head. 

Possible Answers:

To run away 

To lower the head

To fly

To quack

Correct answer:

To lower the head

Explanation:

We can use context clues in the sentence to help us learn the meaning of "duck". 

"My dad is so tall, he has to duck when he walks through the door so he doesn't hit his head."

If you were really tall, what would you do so that you didn't hit your head on the top of a door when you walk through it? You would probably lower your head. 

The correct answer is "To lower the head". 

Example Question #2 : Determine The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.4

What does the word "rat" mean in the sentence below?

My brother was doing something wrong, so I had to rat him out to my mom.

Possible Answers:

To ask him

To tell on him

To explain to him

A small furry animal

Correct answer:

To tell on him

Explanation:

We can use context clues in the sentence to help us learn the meaning of "rat". "My brother was doing something wrong, so I had to rat him out to my mom." If your brother had done something wrong, what would you need to do with your mom? You would probably need to tell on him.

Example Question #3 : Determine The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.4

What does the word "ruler" mean in the sentence below?

I had to measure something. I got out my ruler to do so.

Possible Answers:

My pencil and pen

The rectangular device that tells me how long something is

My crown to show I was the king

My crown to show I was the queen

Correct answer:

The rectangular device that tells me how long something is

Explanation:

We can use context clues in the sentence to help us learn the meaning of "ruler". "I had to measure something.  I got out my ruler to do so." If you are measuring something, what would you need to do that? You would probably need a rectangular device that tells you how long something is.

Example Question #4 : Determine The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.4

What does the word "log" mean in the sentence below?

My dad cut a tree into pieces and then picked up a log.

Possible Answers:

A smaller piece of the tree

A bird and nest

A leaf

A piece of paper to write things down on

Correct answer:

A smaller piece of the tree

Explanation:

We can use context clues in the sentence to help us learn the meaning of "log". "My dad cut a tree into pieces and then picked up a log." If your dad cut down a tree and then picks up a piece of it, what would he have picked up? It would probably have been a smaller piece of the tree.

Example Question #1 : Identify New Meanings For Familiar Words.:Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.4.A

What does the word "mug" mean in the sentence below?

My mom made me a glass of hot chocolate in a mug.

Possible Answers:

A face that smiles

A facial expression

A glass to drink out of

A piece of candy

Correct answer:

A glass to drink out of

Explanation:

We can use context clues in the sentence to help us learn the meaning of "mug". "My mom made me a glass of hot chocolate in a mug." If your mom made you a glass of hot chocolate in something, what would it have been? It would probably have been a glass to drink out of.

Example Question #6 : Determine The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.4

What does the word "blue" mean in the sentence below?

My pet fish just died, so I am feeling a little blue.

Possible Answers:

A little color

A little green

A little sad

A little surprised

Correct answer:

A little sad

Explanation:

We can use context clues in the sentence to help us learn the meaning of "blue". "My pet fish just died, so I am feeling a little blue." If your pet fish died, how would you be feeling? It would probably be a little sad.

Example Question #7 : Determine The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.4

What does the word "cake" mean in the sentence below?

I thought the math problem was not very hard. I told my dad it was a piece of cake.

Possible Answers:

A delicious dessert

An easy problem to complete

A meal after dinner

An ice cream sandwich

Correct answer:

An easy problem to complete

Explanation:

We can use context clues in the sentence to help us learn the meaning of "cake". "I thought the math problem was not very hard.  I told my dad it was a piece of cake." If the math problem was not very hard, what would it have been? It would probably be an easy problem to complete.

Example Question #8 : Determine The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.4

What does the word "bat" mean in the sentence below?

I was playing in a baseball game. My coach told me I was next up to bat.

Possible Answers:

To animal that comes out at night

To flying animal

To score the winning run

To take my turn hitting

Correct answer:

To take my turn hitting

Explanation:

We can use context clues in the sentence to help us learn the meaning of "bat". "I was playing in a baseball game.  My coach told me I was next up to bat." If you’re playing baseball and you are next up to bat, what would you be about to do? It would probably be to take your turn hitting.

Example Question #9 : Determine The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.4

What does the word "ring" mean in the sentence below?

My cousin asked his girlfriend to marry him. He gave her a ring.

Possible Answers:

A box of snacks

A piece of jewelry to wear on her finger

A championship title

A call on the phone

Correct answer:

A piece of jewelry to wear on her finger

Explanation:

We can use context clues in the sentence to help us learn the meaning of "ring". "My cousin asked his girlfriend to marry him.  He gave her a ring." If your cousin asks his girlfriend to marry him and gives her something, what would he likely give her? It would probably be a piece of jewelry to wear on her finger.

Example Question #10 : Determine The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.4

What does the word "chest" mean in the sentence below?

I went to the doctor. He wanted to check my heart so he listened to my chest.

Possible Answers:

The area of my body above my waist and below my neck

My place where I keep folded clothes

My place where I keep the treasure

My foot

Correct answer:

The area of my body above my waist and below my neck

Explanation:

We can use context clues in the sentence to help us learn the meaning of "chest". "I went to the doctor. He wanted to check my heart so he listened to my chest ." If you go to the doctor and he listens to your heart, where would he likely be doing that? It would probably be the area of your body above your waist and below your neck.

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