Guess the Word
Guess the Definition
Using Context Clues
5th Grade ELA
Pic-To-Rama
10
Which word means a fight or protest against rules or authority?
A) Cooperation
B) Rebellion
C) Celebration
D) Friendship
The word that defines as a fight or protest against rules or authority would be
B) Rebellion
10
What does it mean to "sympathize" with someone?
A) To make someone feel sad.
B) To feel happy for someone.
C) To understand and share someone else's feelings.
D) To ignore someone's feelings.
The meaning of the word "sympathize" is
C) To understand and share someone else's feelings.
10
Read the sentence and choose the best meaning for the word "conflict."
"There was a conflict between the two teams because they both wanted the same prize. The players argued and couldn’t agree on what to do."
What does "conflict" mean in this sentence?
A) A friendly competition
B) A disagreement or struggle between two people or groups
C) A team working together
D) A game with no rules
The word "conflict" in this sentence means
B) A disagreement or struggle between two people or groups.
10
What does it mean to "annotate"?
A) To draw a picture.
B) To write notes or comments on a text.
C) To memorize something.
D) To summarize a story in your own words
The word "annotate" means
B) To write notes or comments on a text.
10
What is the ELA word that matches this definition?
20
Which word relates to money, trade, or how a country or business makes and spends money?
A) Artistic
B) Scientific
C) Economic
D) Historical
C) Economic
relates to money, trade, or how a country or business makes and spends money.
20
What does it mean to be "neutral"?
A) To take sides in a disagreement.
B) To not take any sides and remain unbiased.
C) To choose the best option.
D) To be very angry or upset
The meaning of the word "neutral" is
B) To not take any sides and remain unbiased.
20
Read the sentence and choose the best meaning for the word "cause."
"She donated money to a cause that helps people without homes. She believes in supporting this important cause to make a difference."
What does "cause" mean in this sentence?
A) A reason to get a reward
B) A charity or organization that helps others
C) A reason for an argument
D) A place where people go
In this sentence, the word "cause" means
B) A charity or organization that helps others
20
What does "text structure" mean?
A) The type of font used in a book.
B) The way a text is organized or put together.
C) The number of pages in a book.
D) The author’s opinion about the topic
"Text structure" means
B) The way a text is organized or put together.
20
What type of text structure does this show?
The text structure shown is a timeline.
30
Which word means the way someone sees or thinks about something?
A) Perspective
B) Location
C) Memory
D) Event
A) Perspective
means the way someone sees or thinks about something.
30
What does it mean to "endure"?
A) To give up quickly.
B) To experience something difficult and continue through it.
C) To avoid doing something.
D) To laugh at something funny.
The meaning of the word "endure" means
B) To experience something difficult and continue through it.
30
Read the sentence and choose the best meaning for the word "colonists."
"The colonists traveled across the ocean to build new lives in the Americas. They started farms, built homes, and formed new communities."
What does "colonists" mean in this sentence?
A) People who live in cities
B) People who move to a new land to settle and start a community
C) People who travel for vacation
D) People who study history
The word "colonists" means
B) People who move to a new land to settle and start a community
30
What are "relevant details"?
A) Information that helps explain or support the main idea.
B) Information that is not important.
C) Details that are found in the introduction.
D) Information that is always made up.
"Relevant details" are the
A) Information that helps explain or support the main idea.
30
This image is an example of a _______ source.
This image is an example of a secondary source.
40
Which word means to make a firm decision to do something or to solve a problem?
A) Resolve
B) Doubt
C) Ignore
D) Hesitate
A) Resolve
means to make a firm decision to do something or to solve a problem.
40
What is the meaning of the word "freedom"?
A) The ability to do whatever one desires without consequences
B) The state of being controlled or governed by others
C) The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without restraint
D) The condition of being isolated and alone from society
The meaning of the word "freedom" is
C) The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without restraint
40
Read the sentence and choose the best meaning for the term "civil war."
"The Civil War in the United States was fought between the northern states, called the Union, and the southern states, called the Confederacy. It was a war within the country over issues like slavery and states' rights."
What does "civil war" mean in this sentence?
A) A war between two different countries
B) A war fought by people from the same country
C) A peaceful discussion between states
D) A war between two groups of neighbors
"Civil war" means
B) A war fought by people from the same country.
40
What are "text features"?
A) The pictures in a book.
B) The number of pages in a book.
C) The author's opinion about the topic.
D) The special parts of a text like headings, captions, and charts that help you understand the content.
"Text features" are
D) The special parts of a text like headings, captions, and charts that help you understand the content.
40
What does the image below represent?
*The answer is not signal words
The image represents chronological order.
50
Which word means not having something that is needed or wanted?
A) Celebration
B) Deprivation
C) Abundance
D) Satisfaction
Not have something that is needed or wanted means
B) Deprivation
50
What does the word "nonchalant" mean?
A. Very excited and loud
B. Calm and not showing worry
C. Angry and upset
D. Confused and unsure
The word "nonchalant" means
B. Calm and not showing worry
50
Read the sentence below and choose what the word liberate most likely means:
The animal rescue team worked hard to liberate the trapped dolphin, cutting away the fishing net so it could swim free again.
What does the word "liberate" most likely mean in this sentence?
A. To train someone
B. To set someone or something free
C. To feed someone
D. To keep something safe
The word "liberate" means
B. To set someone or something free
50
Which of the following are examples of "signal words"?
A) First, next, finally, however.
B) Cat, dog, mouse, fish.
C) Red, blue, green, yellow.
D) Chair, table, lamp, book.
Examples of "signal words" would include
A) First, next, finally, however.
50
What type of diagram does this picture show?
The picture shows a venn-diagram.
60
What word means to be set free from control or slavery?
A) emancipated
B) militia
C) discharged
D) bargain
The word that means to be set free from control or slavery would be
A) emancipated
60
What is the meaning of the word "tyrants"?
A) Wise and just rulers who govern with fairness
B) Leaders who use their power in a cruel and oppressive way
C) Individuals who lead through democratic processes
D) Peaceful individuals who avoid conflict and war
The definition of the word "tyrants" means:
B) Leaders who use their power in a cruel and oppressive way
60
Read the sentence below and choose what the word clash most likely means:
During the school play, two characters had a clash over who would lead the team. They both raised their voices and refused to back down.
What does the word "clash" most likely mean in this sentence?
A. A friendly game
B. A loud song
C. An argument or fight
D. A group project
The word "clash" means
C. An argument or fight
60
Which of the following is a primary source?
A) A history book written in 2020 about the Civil War
B) A letter written by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War
C) A movie about George Washington
D) A news article explaining what happened in the past
An example of a primary source would be
B. A letter written by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War
60
When we mark within a text, what are we doing?
When we mark within a text, we are
Text Marking
70
What word means a good deal or agreement where both sides benefit?
A) Freedom
B) Contract
C) Drafted
D) Bargain
A word that means a good deal or agreement where both sides benefit would be
D) Bargain
70
What is a "memoir"?
A. A made-up story about magical creatures
B. A list of facts and statistics
C. A short story about a person’s real-life experiences
D. A book full of poems and rhymes
A "memoir" is
C. A short story about a person’s real-life experiences
70
Read the sentence and choose the best meaning for the word "militiamen."
"During the Revolutionary War, the militiamen joined the army to help protect their homes and fight for their freedom. They were not professional soldiers, but they played an important role."
What does "militiamen" mean in this sentence?
A) People who work in shops
B) People who are trained soldiers
C) Ordinary citizens who fight in emergencies
D) People who write history books
"Militiamen" are
B) People who are trained soldiers.
70
What does "author's purpose" mean?
A. The reason the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade
B. The type of book the author writes, like fiction or nonfiction
C. The length of time it took the author to write the book
D. The title of the book written by the author
The phrase "author's purpose" means
A. The reason the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade
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What does this image represent?
This image represents:
