What is the difference between gnawing and biting?

Gnawing means chewing for a long time.

What phrase from the story helps the reader figure out the meaning of the word diameter?

walked all the way down its middle

Which of the following shows the best use of the word glance.

Drew glanced at his watch to make sure he was on time.

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3rd Grade Vocabulary - Shades of Meaning, Context Clues, Multiple Meaning Words

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1
It may take me a while to find my keys, but I ___________ that I put them in my bag.
hear
wonder
know
forget
2
Which two words are most alike in meaning?
"refuse" and "take"
"grab" and "send"
"pitch" and "bat"
"message" and "note"
3
A fly in its larval stage is most likely
curious
young
thirsty
noisy
4
I learned how to sing every note of my new song.
an extra piece of information
a musical sound
a short written letter
to write something down
5
What do the words remain and stay have in common?
They are both ways of leaving.
They are both ways of waiting.
They are both ways to get to school.
They are both ways to talk to parents.
6
What is the difference between gnawing and biting?
Gnawing is used by people with fake teeth.
Gnawing is done only with soft, chewy food.
Gnawing means to grip using ones teeth.
Gnawing means chewing for a long time.
7
According to the story, which of the following is an example of liquid?
orange juice
frozen yogurt
boiled egg
pie crust
8
What phrase from the story helps the reader figure out the meaning of the word diameter?
landed on an apple pie
spread his cooties
being shooed away by Mrs. Miller
walked all the way down its middle
9
Davis loves to root for his favorite football team when they are playing a game on TV.
a special part of a word
to cheer for or cheer on
the cause of something
an underground plant part
10
We drank the fruit juice right from the can.
the contents of a container
to be able to do something
a container for food or drink
something that is possible
11
What is the difference between speaking and whispering?
Whispering is done quickly.
Whispering is done quietly.
Whispering is done while laughing.
Whispering is done while singing.
12
Based on the story, which of the following is an example of something that is decayed?
crispy lettuce
fresh eggs
squishy apples
blooming flowers
13
Everyone was give a roll with his/her meal. They were delicious.
bread
moving over
to turn
a steak
14
Which word best describes something that is more than cloudy?
foggy
sunny
gray
bright
15
Mrs. Walker asked her class to open up their math books to page 27.
a group of the same thing
the best example in a group
a group taught togehter
to put things into groups
16
Mr. Grover told us to turn left at the first light and then continue until Main Street.
a lamp
energy from the sun
not heavy
traffic signal
17
A sink was filled with dirty dishes because Maria did not turn on the water to wash them.
to do badly
a place where water collects
a hole
to drift downward
18
Which phrase in the story helps you understand the meaning of the word suburban?
a soda can
outside the city
heard stories
wanted to find
19
Which of the following shows the best use of the word glance.
The girls glanced at the dancer during the whole routine.
My parents glanced at my brother as he played soccer.
Drew glanced at his watch to make sure he was on time.
Tony glanced at me angrily for ruining his favorite T-shirt.
20
What are two words that are most alike in meaning?
"sparkly" and "dull"
"hollow" and "empty"
"guide" and "follow"
"polite" and "rude"
21
Insects is another way to say
trash cans
bugs
people
large cities
22
Annie took a bow when she was finished singing her song on stage.
to give up on something
a bending over of the body
a loop or knot using strings
making music using strings

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