MAP 2nd Grade Reading › Meanings of Unknown and Multiple-Meaning Words and Phrases: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4
What does redo mean?
To do again
To do before
To do incorrectly
A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.
The prefix pre- means before.
The prefix re- means again.
The prefix mis- means incorrectly or poorly.
Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "amusing".
The clown is very amusing. He had everyone laughing.
funny
happy
sad
tired
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.
The word "addition" means to add something to something else. Base on this definition, what does "additional" mean?
To add something extra
To take away
To decide
To complete a project
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.
Use the sentences below to determine the meaning of the word "amusing".
The clown is very amusing. He had everyone laughing.
funny
happy
sad
tired
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.
Select the meaning of the compound word below:
Rowboat
a boat that you row
a speed boat
a water boat
a bath toy
This compound word is made up of two words: row and boat. A rowboat is a boat that you row.
Select the meaning of the compound word below:
Snowman
A man made of snow
A winter day
The frozen form of rain
A school day canceled because of snow
This compound word is made up of two words "snow" and "man". Therefore, a "snowman" is a man made out of snow.
What does the word vocalize mean?
Hint: The root word “voc” means voice or to call
To make sounds with your voice
A telephone
To text on the phone
To give a professional opinion
To vocalize something means to make sounds with your voice.
What does the word vocalize mean?
Hint: The root word “voc” means voice or to call
To make sounds with your voice
A telephone
To text on the phone
To give a professional opinion
To vocalize something means to make sounds with your voice.
Select the meaning of the compound word below:
Rowboat
a boat that you row
a speed boat
a water boat
a bath toy
This compound word is made up of two words: row and boat. A rowboat is a boat that you row.
Select the meaning of the compound word below:
Snowman
A man made of snow
A winter day
The frozen form of rain
A school day canceled because of snow
This compound word is made up of two words "snow" and "man". Therefore, a "snowman" is a man made out of snow.