Distinguish Shades of Meaning Among Verbs and Adjectives: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5.D

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Common Core: 1st Grade English Language Arts › Distinguish Shades of Meaning Among Verbs and Adjectives: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5.D

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In general, Ally was a happy student who enjoyed learning in all of her classes, but she absolutely loved science, perhaps because it was led by her all-time favorite teacher, Mrs. Goshorn.

Which of the following words would be the best replacement for the underlined word “loved” above?

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Tarik worked hard on his art project, so he was extra proud when his teacher told him that he did a spectacular job on it.

Which of the following words would be the best replacement for the underlined word “spectacular” above?

3

Select the best word to replace “thrilled” in the sentence below.

Alice was thrilled to wear her new dress for her birthday party.

4

Select the correct word to replace “jumped” in the sentence below.

James jumped over the puddle in his new rain boots.

5

Select the word that would best replace "huge" in the sentence below:

The bear looks huge from up close.

6

Select the verb that would best complete the sentence below:

I was so angry at her, when she walked by I __________ at her.

7

Select the correct word to replace “jumped” in the sentence below.

James jumped over the puddle in his new rain boots.

8

Select the best word to replace “angry” in the sentence below.

Charlie was angry when his block tower fell over but he was excited to be able to build a bigger and better block tower.

9

Select the verb that completes the sentence below.

Georgia was running fast in her race and I was so excited I _____ her on as she crossed the finish line!

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Select the adjective that best completes the sentence below.

Clara’s eyes lit up with delight and her smile was ____ at the sight of the newly blooming flowers in her garden.

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