Common Core: Kindergarten English Language Arts : Language
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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.
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
The area of my body above my waist and below my neck
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.
Example Question #1 : Use The Most Frequently Occurring Inflections And Affixes: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.4.B
What does the word "unlock" mean in the sentence below.
Will you please unlock the door so that I can come inside?
To close
To keep closed
To use a key to lock
To undo the lock
To undo the lock
The word "unlock" has a base word and a prefix.
The prefix is "un". "Un" means the opposite of or not.
We know that lock means to keep something closed with a key. So the opposite of that, is to undo the lock.
Example Question #1 : Explore Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5
Select the word that does not belong with the other words
apple
green
blue
red
apple
Three of the words are colors: red, green, and blue. An apple is a fruit, not a color.
Example Question #2 : Explore Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5
Select the word that does not belong with the other words
green
dog
cat
cow
green
Three of the words are animals: dog, cat, and cow. Green is a color.
Example Question #3 : Explore Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5
Select the word that does not belong with the other words
ball
dad
mom
grandma
ball
Three of the words are family members: mom, dad, and grandma. A ball is a toy.
Example Question #3 : Explore Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5
Which picture would fit into the group below?
The group of animals listed in the question is all mammals and felines, or part of the cat family. Some are big cats (the tiger and lion), while the other is a Siamese housecat. The animal that fits best into the group is the jaguar. It is also a mammal and feline. The alternatives are a bird, shark, and snake, which are all different species of animals.
Example Question #1 : Explore Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5
Which picture would NOT fit into the group below?
The three phots listed in the question all depict or show scenes in nature. They have no buildings, cars, or human-made structures in them. The photo that would NOT fit in with the group is the city scene with a car, bicycle, neon street lights, and buildings. The other pictures would fit into the group because they all show natural settings.
Example Question #1 : Explore Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5
Which item(s) are things we use to eat?
A knife
A spoon
All answer choices are correct.
A fork
All answer choices are correct.
Every day we must eat to grow and stay healthy! We use tools to help us eat our food. The items we use to eat are knives, forks, and spoons. All of the answer choices are something that can help you eat!
Example Question #1 : Sort Common Objects Into Categories: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5.A
Which word choice does NOT belong?
Hat
Three
One
Six
Hat
The word choice that does NOT belong is "hat." A hat is an article of clothing (one that we wear on our heads) while the rest of the words are numbers in written form. "Hat" would fit better in a group with other clothing items such as socks, shirts, pants, or skirts. To complete this group, "hat" would be removed, and another number word would take its place.
Example Question #2 : Explore Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5
Which word would best complete the list below?
John, Anna, Mike, and ___________
Friend
Blue
Sam
Alligator
Sam
The list of words in the question can all be classified as names. The missing word should also be something that would be identified as a common name. An alligator is an animal, blue is a color, and a friend describes someone that you know and like. The only name listed in the answer choices is "Sam." This would be the best fit to complete the list.
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