Meanings of Unknown and Multiple-Meaning Words and Phrases: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4 - MAP 2nd Grade Reading
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The word "addition" means to add something to something else. Base on this definition, what does "additional" mean?
The word "addition" means to add something to something else. Base on this definition, what does "additional" mean?
Notice that both words have the same root word "add". Because of this, the meaning of "additional" has to have something to do with the definition of "addition". For the question, we learn that "addition" means to add something to something else. Based on our answer options, "To add something extra " is the closest definition to the provided definition.
Additional does mean to add something extra.
Notice that both words have the same root word "add". Because of this, the meaning of "additional" has to have something to do with the definition of "addition". For the question, we learn that "addition" means to add something to something else. Based on our answer options, "To add something extra " is the closest definition to the provided definition.
Additional does mean to add something extra.
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What does the word vocalize mean?
Hint: The root word “voc” means voice or to call
What does the word vocalize mean?
Hint: The root word “voc” means voice or to call
To vocalize something means to make sounds with your voice.
To vocalize something means to make sounds with your voice.
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What does the word inspection mean?
Hint: The root word “spect” means to look
What does the word inspection mean?
Hint: The root word “spect” means to look
An inspection is a review or examination of something.
An inspection is a review or examination of something.
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What does the word portable mean?
Hint: The root word “port” means to carry
What does the word portable mean?
Hint: The root word “port” means to carry
Portable means something that is able to be carried or moved.
Portable means something that is able to be carried or moved.
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What does the word portable mean?
Hint: The root word “port” means to carry
What does the word portable mean?
Hint: The root word “port” means to carry
Portable means something that is able to be carried or moved.
Portable means something that is able to be carried or moved.
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What does the word multiple mean?
Hint: The root word “multi” means many
What does the word multiple mean?
Hint: The root word “multi” means many
Multiple means more than one.
Multiple means more than one.
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What does the word fracture mean?
Hint: The root word “fract” means to break
What does the word fracture mean?
Hint: The root word “fract” means to break
A fracture is a break or crack in something.
A fracture is a break or crack in something.
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What does the word manufacture mean?
Hint: The root word “fac” means to make
What does the word manufacture mean?
Hint: The root word “fac” means to make
Manufacture means to make something by machine.
Manufacture means to make something by machine.
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What does the word aquarium mean?
Hint: the root word “aqu” means water
What does the word aquarium mean?
Hint: the root word “aqu” means water
An aquarium is a tank filled with water.
An aquarium is a tank filled with water.
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What does the word century mean?
Hint: the root word “cent” means 100
What does the word century mean?
Hint: the root word “cent” means 100
A century is a 100-year timeframe.
A century is a 100-year timeframe.
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What does the word circumference mean?
Hint: The root word “circum” means around
What does the word circumference mean?
Hint: The root word “circum” means around
The circumference is the distance around a circle.
The circumference is the distance around a circle.
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What does the word dictation mean?
Hint: The root word “dict” means to say
What does the word dictation mean?
Hint: The root word “dict” means to say
Diction means to speak words for someone to write down.
Diction means to speak words for someone to write down.
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Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "distressed".
At first, Megan was distressed about being put in Mrs. Smith's class. Then, she learned that her best friend was in Mrs. Smith's class too, so Megan was happy.
Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "distressed".
At first, Megan was distressed about being put in Mrs. Smith's class. Then, she learned that her best friend was in Mrs. Smith's class too, so Megan was happy.
Looking at the sentence provided, Megan was first "distressed" but then she was "happy". Because she changed from being "distressed" to "happy", "distressed" means the opposite of "happy".
Of our answer choices, "upset" is the opposite of happy. Upset means to be sad.
Looking at the sentence provided, Megan was first "distressed" but then she was "happy". Because she changed from being "distressed" to "happy", "distressed" means the opposite of "happy".
Of our answer choices, "upset" is the opposite of happy. Upset means to be sad.
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Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "amusing".
The clown is very amusing. He had everyone laughing.
Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "amusing".
The clown is very amusing. He had everyone laughing.
Amusing means to be funny. The clue in the context of the sentence is that everyone was laughing. We laugh at funny, or amusing, things.
Amusing means to be funny. The clue in the context of the sentence is that everyone was laughing. We laugh at funny, or amusing, things.
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Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "avoids".
He doesn’t like to eat green beans. He avoids eating them.
Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "avoids".
He doesn’t like to eat green beans. He avoids eating them.
To avoid is to keep away from. The clue in the context of the sentence is that we are told he doesn’t like green beans. You would likely keep away from, or avoid, something you don’t like.
To avoid is to keep away from. The clue in the context of the sentence is that we are told he doesn’t like green beans. You would likely keep away from, or avoid, something you don’t like.
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Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "different".
Ben and Sara had the same teacher last year, but this year they did not. They have different teachers.
Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "different".
Ben and Sara had the same teacher last year, but this year they did not. They have different teachers.
Different means not the same. The clue in the context of our sentence is that we were told Ben and Sara had the same teacher last year, but this year they did not. If they didn’t have the same, that means they are different.
Different means not the same. The clue in the context of our sentence is that we were told Ben and Sara had the same teacher last year, but this year they did not. If they didn’t have the same, that means they are different.
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Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "enormous".
The cake is so big, you might even call it enormous.
Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "enormous".
The cake is so big, you might even call it enormous.
Something that is enormous is very big or huge. The clue in the context of our sentence is that we are told the cake was so big.
Something that is enormous is very big or huge. The clue in the context of our sentence is that we are told the cake was so big.
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Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "helpful".
Megan was being very helpful. She helped her mom clean the house and cook dinner.
Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "helpful".
Megan was being very helpful. She helped her mom clean the house and cook dinner.
If you are helpful that means you help people. The clue in the context of our sentence is we are told Megan helped her mom. Because she helped her mom, she is helpful.
If you are helpful that means you help people. The clue in the context of our sentence is we are told Megan helped her mom. Because she helped her mom, she is helpful.
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Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "includes".
Kathy doesn’t like to leave people out when she plays. She includes everyone in the game.
Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "includes".
Kathy doesn’t like to leave people out when she plays. She includes everyone in the game.
To include means to put in a group. The clue in the context of our sentence is we are told Kathy doesn’t like to leave anyone out when she plays. Everyone was in the game.
To include means to put in a group. The clue in the context of our sentence is we are told Kathy doesn’t like to leave anyone out when she plays. Everyone was in the game.
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Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "necessary".
Eric doesn’t want to have to do homework. But, Eric wants to get a good grade in the class, and doing the homework is necessary to get a good grade.
Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "necessary".
Eric doesn’t want to have to do homework. But, Eric wants to get a good grade in the class, and doing the homework is necessary to get a good grade.
Necessary means to need to do something. The clue in the context of the sentence is that we are told he wants to get a good grade, and you have to do homework to get a good grade. Thus, he needs to do the homework.
Necessary means to need to do something. The clue in the context of the sentence is that we are told he wants to get a good grade, and you have to do homework to get a good grade. Thus, he needs to do the homework.
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