Common Core: Kindergarten English Language Arts : Language

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Example Question #9 : Explore Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5

Which food would fit best in this list?

Banana, Orange, Apple, and _____________

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

The food that fits best in this list is grapes. The foods listed are all fruits; banana, orange, and apple. The best food to complete the list also needs to be a fruit. Eggs, hot chocolate, and croissants are all yummy foods but would not fit with the other items on the list.

Example Question #3 : Explore Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5

Which animal would NOT fit into the list below?

Horse, Pig, Chicken, and __________

Possible Answers:

Duck

Donkey

Lion

Cow

Correct answer:

Lion

Explanation:

The list of animals would best be described as farm animals. Pigs, chickens, and horses can all be found on a farm. Three of the answer choices list animals that can also be found on a farm; donkey, cow, and duck. A lion is a big cat found in Africa and would not fit in on a farm!

Example Question #1 : Relate Verbs And Adjectives To Their Opposites: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5.B

Select the word that means the opposite of happy. 

Possible Answers:

excited

tired

hungry

sad

Correct answer:

sad

Explanation:

Happy means to be excited. The opposite of being happy or excited is sad. Sad means to be unhappy. 

Example Question #2 : Relate Verbs And Adjectives To Their Opposites: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5.B

Select the word that means the opposite of tired. 

Possible Answers:

happy

sleepy

awake

sad

Correct answer:

awake

Explanation:

To be tired means that you are sleepy. The opposite of being sleepy or sleeping is to be awake. 

Example Question #3 : Relate Verbs And Adjectives To Their Opposites: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5.B

Which of the following is the opposite of the word little?

Possible Answers:

Big

Small

Medium

Tiny

Correct answer:

Big

Explanation:

When you’re talking about size, something can be really big or large, or it can be really little or small.

Example Question #4 : Relate Verbs And Adjectives To Their Opposites: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5.B

Which of these words is the opposite of the day?

Possible Answers:

Moon

Sun

Night

Morning

Correct answer:

Morning

Explanation:

When it’s not daytime, it’s night time.

Example Question #11 : Explore Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5

Which of these words is the opposite of down?

Possible Answers:

Up

Over

Bottom

Sideways

Correct answer:

Up

Explanation:

If something isn’t up, it’s down.

Example Question #6 : Relate Verbs And Adjectives To Their Opposites: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5.B

Which of these words is the opposite of out?

Possible Answers:

In

Down

Circle

Top

Correct answer:

In

Explanation:

If something it’s out, it’s in.

Example Question #7 : Relate Verbs And Adjectives To Their Opposites: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5.B

Which of these words is the opposite of high?

Possible Answers:

Big

Bottom

Low

Top

Correct answer:

Low

Explanation:

If something isn’t up high, it’s low.

Example Question #11 : Explore Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5

Which of the following is the opposite of cold?

Possible Answers:

Hot

Ice

Winter

Chilly

Correct answer:

Hot

Explanation:

Hot means that something is really, really warm. The opposite of that is cold.

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