Sort Common Objects into Categories: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.5.A

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Common Core: Kindergarten English Language Arts › Sort Common Objects into Categories: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.5.A

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1

Which item(s) are things we use to eat?

A knife

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A spoon

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A fork

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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!

2

Which word choice does NOT belong?

One

Three

Six

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.

3

Which animal would NOT fit into the list below?

Horse, Pig, Chicken, and __________

Donkey

Duck

Cow

Lion

Explanation

The list of animals would best be described as farm animals. Pigs, chickens, and horses can all be found on a farm. Three of the answer choices list animals that can also be found on a farm; donkey, cow, and duck. A lion is a big cat found in Africa and would not fit in on a farm!

4

Select the word that does not belong with the other words

mom

ball

grandma

dad

Explanation

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

5

Which word would best complete the list below?

John, Anna, Mike, and ___________

Sam

Alligator

Blue

Friend

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.

6

Select the word that does not belong with the other words

dog

cat

green

cow

Explanation

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

7

Select the word that does not belong with the other words

red

blue

green

apple

Explanation

Three of the words are colors: red, green, and blue. An apple is a fruit, not a color.

8

Which food would fit best in this list?

Banana, Orange, Apple, and _____________

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Explanation

The food that fits best in this list is grapes. The foods listed are all fruits; banana, orange, and apple. The best food to complete the list also needs to be a fruit. Eggs, hot chocolate, and croissants are all yummy foods but would not fit with the other items on the list.

9

Which picture would NOT fit into the group below?

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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.

10

Which picture would fit into the group below?

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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.