Determine or Clarify the Meaning of Unknown and Multiple-Meaning Words and Phrases: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.4 - Common Core: 4th Grade English Language Arts

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Select the best definition for the word "cyclometer"

Hint: the root word "cyclo" means circle or wheel.

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We are told in the problem that "cyclo" means circle or wheel. "Meter" means to measure something. Thus the correct answer is, "A device that measures how many times a wheel turns. ".

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What does the root word "graph" mean?

Hint: a telegraph was a way to send and write letters to someone far away.

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The root word "graph" means to write or draw.

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What does the root word "scope" mean?

Hint: A telescope is a tool that is used to look at something that is far away.

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The root word "scope" means "to look at or observe".

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What does the suffix “-en” mean?

Hint: The word “golden” means to be made of gold.

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The suffix “-en” means to be made of. Suffixes are a letter or group of letters added to the ending of words to change their meaning or function.

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What does the suffix “-er” mean?

Hint: The word “taller” means to be more tall.

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The suffix “-er” means to be more. Suffixes are a letter or group of letters added to the ending of words to change their meaning or function.

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What does the suffix “-less” mean?

Hint: The word “hopeless” means without hope.

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The suffix “-less” means without. Suffixes are a letter or group of letters added to the ending of words to change their meaning or function.

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What does the prefix “non-” mean?

Hint: The word “nonviolent” means to not be violent.

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The prefix “non-” means not. A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix “sub-” mean?

Hint: The word “subway” means a station under the ground.

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The prefix “sub-” means to be under. A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix “semi-” mean?

Hint: The word “semifinal” in sports means one of two games or matches in a sports tournament that come just before the last one.

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The prefix “semi-” means not fully, partly, or half. A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the root “auto” mean?

Hint: Autograph means to sign your own name.

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The root “auto” means own or self. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.

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What does the root “scribe” mean?

Hint: Transcribe means to write down something that is said.

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The root “scribe” means to write. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.

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What does the root “vis” mean?

Hint: A television is a machine that uses signals sent from far away to make pictures and sound that people can watch.

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The root “vis” means to see. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.

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What does the root “geo” mean?

Hint: Geography the study of the physical features of the Earth.

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The root “geo” means earth or rock. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.

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What does the root “meter” mean?

Hint: A cyclometer is a tool that measures how many times a wheel spins.

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The root “meter” means to measure. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.

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What does the root “photo” mean?

Hint: A photograph is a picture made using light.

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The root “photo” means light. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.

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What does the root “tele” mean?

Hint: A telescope is a tool used to look at something far away.

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The root “tele” means far away. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.

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Speed limit signs are posted along roads and highways to keep people safe. Going a faster speed than the sign indicates is prohibited. If you are caught going above the speed limited posted, you will be given a ticket and a fine.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

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prohibited means something is not allowed.

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Speed limit signs are posted along roads and highways to keep people safe. Going a faster speed than the sign indicates is prohibited. If you are caught going above the speed limited posted, you will be given a ticket and a fine.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

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The word indicates means "to show".

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Right before I needed to cook dinner, I realized that I didn't get anything out of the freezer to cook. I quickly grabbed a package of chicken out of the freezer and began to run it under very hot water in order to hasten the thawing process.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

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The word hasten means to speed up.

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I think I will be able to come and play with you, but I need to confirm with my mom first.

What is the meaning of the underlined word “confirm”?

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The word “confirm” means to make sure. The context clues from the sentence let us know the child thinks they will be able to play but isn’t sure. This means they need to get a solid answer or make sure.

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