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L.1.4

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 1 reading and content

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When your child finds a tricky word, say: Let's read the sentence again and figure out what it means.
Free sample questions
  1. Question 1
    Read the sentence: 'The boy swung the bat to hit the ball.' What does the word 'bat' mean in this sentence?
    • A flying animal that sleeps during the day.
    • A stick used to play a game.
    • To blink your eyes quickly.
    • A loud sound.
  2. Question 2
    Read the sentence: 'When the ball flew at me fast, I had to duck so it would not hit my head.' What does the word 'duck' mean in this sentence?
    • To bend down quickly.
    • To swim under the water.
    • A bird that swims in a pond.
    • A soft yellow color.
  3. Question 3
    The soup on the stove was too hot to eat. Which word means EVEN more hot than 'hot'?
    • Wet
    • Boiling
    • Warm
    • Cool

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