Meanings of Unknown and Multiple-Meaning Words and Phrases: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4

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1

What does redo mean?

To do again

To do before

To do incorrectly

Explanation

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.

2

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

Explanation

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.

3

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

Explanation

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.

4

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

Explanation

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.

5

Select the meaning of the compound word below:

Rowboat

a boat that you row

a speed boat

a water boat

a bath toy

Explanation

This compound word is made up of two words: row and boat. A rowboat is a boat that you row.

6

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

Explanation

This compound word is made up of two words "snow" and "man". Therefore, a "snowman" is a man made out of snow.

7

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

Explanation

To vocalize something means to make sounds with your voice.

8

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

Explanation

To vocalize something means to make sounds with your voice.

9

Select the meaning of the compound word below:

Rowboat

a boat that you row

a speed boat

a water boat

a bath toy

Explanation

This compound word is made up of two words: row and boat. A rowboat is a boat that you row.

10

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

Explanation

This compound word is made up of two words "snow" and "man". Therefore, a "snowman" is a man made out of snow.

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