Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts : Verify Preliminary Determinations of Word Meanings: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4.D
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Example Question #1 : Verify Preliminary Determinations Of Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.D
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
To help someone be calmer
Context
Soothe
Extinct
Knack
Soothe
To soothe is to help someone, or something, be calmer.
To use soothe in a sentence, "The mother's voice helped soothe her baby to sleep."
Example Question #2 : Verify Preliminary Determinations Of Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.D
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
No longer existing
Extinct
Soothe
Context
Knack
Extinct
When something is extinct, it means it no longer exists.
To use extinct in a sentence, "The panda bear is endanger of becoming extinct."
Example Question #3 : Verify Preliminary Determinations Of Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.D
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
With a speaking voice that can be clearly heard.
Allude
Aloud
Allow
Allowed
Aloud
To read something aloud means to read it so people can hear it. Not silently or at a whisper.
To use aloud in a sentence, “The teacher decided the class would read the chapter aloud.”
Example Question #4 : Verify Preliminary Determinations Of Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.D
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
To have been given permission.
Allowed
Aloud
Allude
Elude
Allowed
When something is allowed, it is permitted.
To use allowed in a sentence, “The lifeguard said we were allowed to dive in the deep end of the pool.”
Example Question #5 : Verify Preliminary Determinations Of Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.D
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
The type of environment in which an animal normally lives.
Habitual
Habitat
Hobby
Habit
Habitat
Most animals have a natural habitat. Birds in trees, whales in oceans, etc.
To use habitat in a sentence, “The tiger was returned to its natural habitat, a jungle in Asia.”
Example Question #17 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
Follow in an effort to capture.
Peruse
Pursue
Provoke
Purse
Pursue
When you pursue something, you are trying to get it.
To use pursue in a sentence, “I have chosen to pursue a college degree.”
Example Question #6 : Verify Preliminary Determinations Of Word Meanings: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4.D
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
Examine carefully or at length.
Provoke
Pursue
Peruse
Purse
Peruse
When you peruse an article, you are not skimming it. You are spending significant time reading through it.
To use peruse in a sentence, “I decided to peruse the article because I found the topic so interesting.”
Example Question #21 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4
Select the word that matches the definition provided:
Bring to an end.
Terminate
Termite
Thermal
Trite
Terminate
When you terminate something, you end it.
To use terminate in a sentence, “They decided to terminate his job at the factory.”
Example Question #21 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4
Select the word that matches the definition provided:
Relating to a city or densely populated area.
Urban
Rural
Rubble
Urbane
Urban
Cities are referred to as urban areas.
To use urban in a sentence, “He liked living in an urban environment, there were tall buildings everywhere.”
Example Question #22 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.4
Select the word that matches the definition provided:
Relating to the countryside rather than the town.
Urban
Urbane
Rural
Rurik
Rural
People who live on farms or near small towns are often considered to live in rural areas.
To use rural in a sentence, “She was from a small, rural community with only one stop light.”
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