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

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:

My foot

My place where I keep folded clothes

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

My place where I keep the treasure

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.

Example Question #11 : Determine The Meaning Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.4

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

Will you please unlock the door so that I can come inside? 

Possible Answers:

To keep closed

To undo the lock

To close 

To use a key to lock

Correct answer:

To undo the lock

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

apple 

blue

green

red

Correct answer:

apple 

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

green

dog

cat

cow

Correct answer:

green

Explanation:

Three of the words are animals: dog, cat, and cow. Green is a color. 

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

Possible Answers:

dad

grandma

mom

ball

Correct answer:

ball

Explanation:

Three of the words are family members: mom, dad, and grandma. A ball is a toy.

Example Question #4 : Explore Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5

Which picture would fit into the group below?

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Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

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?

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Possible Answers:

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Screen shot 2020 08 31 at 3.49.53 pm

Correct answer:

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Explanation:

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?

Possible Answers:

A spoon

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A fork

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A knife

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All answer choices are correct.

Correct answer:

All answer choices are correct.

Explanation:

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 : Explore Word Relationships And Nuances In Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.K.5

Which word choice does NOT belong?

Possible Answers:

One

Six

Three

Hat

Correct answer:

Hat

Explanation:

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 #1 : 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  ___________

Possible Answers:

Blue

Friend

Sam

Alligator

Correct answer:

Sam

Explanation:

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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