Part 1: Choose the Best Word

WALT: We are learning to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases from the context.

Success criteria: I can read the whole sentence, identify the meaning needed, and choose the best answer.

The girls were expecting their friend Sam to arrive in the near future.

The scientist made a careful observation of the native bird.

The path became narrow as it went through the bush.

Mere felt relieved when the lost puppy was found.

 Part 2: Use the Context

Choose the word that completes each sentence most accurately.

The class was eager to begin the science experiment.

Although the task was difficult, Hana continued trying.

The old bridge was unsafe, so the council decided to _________ it.

The instructions must be followed precisely.

 Part 3: Which word is not needed?

WALT: We are learning to identify a word that is not needed in a sentence.

Success criteria: I can read the whole sentence, find the unnecessary word, and cross it out or write it on the answer line.

Read each sentence carefully. One word is not needed. Cross out the unnecessary word, or write it on the answer line.

Unnecessary word:

Unnecessary word:

Unnecessary word:

Unnecessary words:

Unnecessary word:

Unnecessary word:

Unnecessary word:

Unnecessary word: