Meanings of Words and Phrases: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.4 - MAP 3rd Grade Reading
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Use the definitions below to determine the meaning of "preheat".
Heat: a degree of warmth
Pre: to do in advance
Use the definitions below to determine the meaning of "preheat".
Heat: a degree of warmth
Pre: to do in advance
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We know that heat is to be warm and pre is to do something in advance, or before. Based on these definitions, "preheat" means "To heat in advance".
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We know that heat is to be warm and pre is to do something in advance, or before. Based on these definitions, "preheat" means "To heat in advance".
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Complete the sentence with the correct prefix.
The cut pizza slices made it easy to grab a piece.
Complete the sentence with the correct prefix.
The cut pizza slices made it easy to grab a piece.
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.
This sentence makes the most sense with the prefix “pre”. Since the pizza slices were cut before or precut, they were easy to grab.
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.
This sentence makes the most sense with the prefix “pre”. Since the pizza slices were cut before or precut, they were easy to grab.
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Complete the sentence with the correct prefix.
We can start the movie since you missed the beginning.
Complete the sentence with the correct prefix.
We can start the movie since you missed the beginning.
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.
This sentence makes the most sense with the prefix “re”. They will start the movie over again, or restart.
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.
This sentence makes the most sense with the prefix “re”. They will start the movie over again, or restart.
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Complete the sentence with the correct prefix.
Sara spelled several words on the spelling test so she didn’t score very well.
Complete the sentence with the correct prefix.
Sara spelled several words on the spelling test so she didn’t score very well.
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.
This sentence makes the most sense with the prefix “mis”. Sara didn’t do well on the test because she spelled words incorrectly, or misspelled them.
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.
This sentence makes the most sense with the prefix “mis”. Sara didn’t do well on the test because she spelled words incorrectly, or misspelled them.
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What does rethink mean?
What does rethink mean?
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.
The correct answer is to think again because the prefix “re” means again.
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.
The correct answer is to think again because the prefix “re” means again.
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What does reuse mean?
What does reuse mean?
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.
The correct answer is to use again because the prefix “re” means again.
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.
The correct answer is to use again because the prefix “re” means again.
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What does misuse mean?
What does misuse mean?
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.
The correct answer is to use incorrectly because the prefix “mis” means 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.
The correct answer is to use incorrectly because the prefix “mis” means incorrectly.
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What does rebuild mean?
What does rebuild mean?
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.
The correct answer is to build again because the prefix “re” means again.
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.
The correct answer is to build again because the prefix “re” means again.
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What does precooked mean?
What does precooked mean?
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.
The correct answer is to cook before because the prefix “pre” means before.
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.
The correct answer is to cook before because the prefix “pre” means before.
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What does misread mean?
What does misread mean?
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.
The correct answer is to read incorrectly because the prefix “mis” means 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.
The correct answer is to read incorrectly because the prefix “mis” means incorrectly.
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What does reread mean?
What does reread mean?
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.
The correct answer is to read again because the prefix “re” means again.
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.
The correct answer is to read again because the prefix “re” means again.
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Use the sentences below to define "elegant".
The princess looked very elegant at the ball. She wore a beautiful black dress that fit her perfectly.
Use the sentences below to define "elegant".
The princess looked very elegant at the ball. She wore a beautiful black dress that fit her perfectly.
The two sentences are describing the princess. In the second sentence we are told that she wore a beautiful black dress that fit her well. We can assume that this means she looked good; thus, the best answer choice is "To look very put together and stylish".
The two sentences are describing the princess. In the second sentence we are told that she wore a beautiful black dress that fit her well. We can assume that this means she looked good; thus, the best answer choice is "To look very put together and stylish".
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Sara struggled to finish her homework assignment on her own, so she asked her mom for help.
Based on the text, what does the word “struggled” mean?
Sara struggled to finish her homework assignment on her own, so she asked her mom for help.
Based on the text, what does the word “struggled” mean?
To struggle is to have a hard time with something. Sara needed help with the homework assignment so this lets readers know she is not able to do this on her own.
To struggle is to have a hard time with something. Sara needed help with the homework assignment so this lets readers know she is not able to do this on her own.
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Whenever Ben needs help making a decision, he goes to his dad for advice. After talking with his dad, Ben always knows what to do. Based on the text, what does the word “advice” mean?
Whenever Ben needs help making a decision, he goes to his dad for advice. After talking with his dad, Ben always knows what to do. Based on the text, what does the word “advice” mean?
Advice is an opinion offered to help make a decision. The context clues in the sentence “help making a decision”, “talking”, and “knows what to do” point readers to the meaning of the word.
Advice is an opinion offered to help make a decision. The context clues in the sentence “help making a decision”, “talking”, and “knows what to do” point readers to the meaning of the word.
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Travis is in a very bad mood. He’s had a bad attitude all day.
Based on the text, what does the word “attitude” mean?
Travis is in a very bad mood. He’s had a bad attitude all day.
Based on the text, what does the word “attitude” mean?
Attitude means a way of feeling about something or someone. This sentence describes the attitude that Travis has, bad. The sentence gives clues that attitude relates to mood.
Attitude means a way of feeling about something or someone. This sentence describes the attitude that Travis has, bad. The sentence gives clues that attitude relates to mood.
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Gabe is very clever. Whenever the teacher asks him a question, he is quick to respond with the correct answer.
Based on the text, what does the word “clever” mean?
Gabe is very clever. Whenever the teacher asks him a question, he is quick to respond with the correct answer.
Based on the text, what does the word “clever” mean?
To be clever means to have a bright, sharp, and quick mind. Clever can mean to be smart. The context clues in the sentence “quick to respond with a correct answer” allude to the meaning of clever.
To be clever means to have a bright, sharp, and quick mind. Clever can mean to be smart. The context clues in the sentence “quick to respond with a correct answer” allude to the meaning of clever.
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I was so tired on the way to school. I accidentally dozed off in the bus but woke up right when we arrived at school.
Based on the text, what does the word “dozed” mean?
I was so tired on the way to school. I accidentally dozed off in the bus but woke up right when we arrived at school.
Based on the text, what does the word “dozed” mean?
Dozed means to fall asleep for a short time. The context clues in this sentence that point to the meaning of dozed are “tired” and “woke up” meaning it has something to do with sleep. When thinking of the context of the sentence a bus ride isn’t long so as a reader we can infer this happens over a short time.
Dozed means to fall asleep for a short time. The context clues in this sentence that point to the meaning of dozed are “tired” and “woke up” meaning it has something to do with sleep. When thinking of the context of the sentence a bus ride isn’t long so as a reader we can infer this happens over a short time.
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Justine was holding my hand tightly as we ran together, but as we started going uphill she lost her grasp.
Based on the text, what does the word “grasp” mean?
Justine was holding my hand tightly as we ran together, but as we started going uphill she lost her grasp.
Based on the text, what does the word “grasp” mean?
Grasp means to hold on to something by hand. The context clue in this sentence that guides readers to the meaning of grasp is “holding hand tightly”.
Grasp means to hold on to something by hand. The context clue in this sentence that guides readers to the meaning of grasp is “holding hand tightly”.
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Ben didn’t turn in a homework assignment and his parents decided he was grounded for 1 month and wasn’t able to watch TV or play video games at all during that time. Ben thought the punishment was way too harsh, so he tried to convince his parents that he should only be grounded for 1 week.
Based on the text, what does the word “harsh” mean?
Ben didn’t turn in a homework assignment and his parents decided he was grounded for 1 month and wasn’t able to watch TV or play video games at all during that time. Ben thought the punishment was way too harsh, so he tried to convince his parents that he should only be grounded for 1 week.
Based on the text, what does the word “harsh” mean?
Harsh means to be strict or not pleasing. The clues in this sentence that let readers know the word harsh is strict or not pleasing are “grounded for a month” but he thought he should “be grounded for a week”.
Harsh means to be strict or not pleasing. The clues in this sentence that let readers know the word harsh is strict or not pleasing are “grounded for a month” but he thought he should “be grounded for a week”.
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Adley’s grandma loves to spoil her. Adley’s grandma always brings a new toy for Adley every time she visits.
Based on the text, what does the word “spoil” mean?
Adley’s grandma loves to spoil her. Adley’s grandma always brings a new toy for Adley every time she visits.
Based on the text, what does the word “spoil” mean?
To spoil means to be given too much of something. The context of this sentence tells us that Adley’s grandmother “brings a new toy every time she visits” which means she is receiving a gift at every visit which could be interpreted as too much.
To spoil means to be given too much of something. The context of this sentence tells us that Adley’s grandmother “brings a new toy every time she visits” which means she is receiving a gift at every visit which could be interpreted as too much.
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