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Reading & Writing · 5th Grade
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Shades of Meaning

Match each word to its precise meaning — notice how similar words differ in degree.

1glance
2roar
3stare
4chuckle
5dash
6shout
Aa very quick look
Bto speak very loudly
Ca long, fixed look
Dto run very quickly
Ea very loud laugh or sound
Fa quiet laugh
© Shiny Melon · shinymelon.com/worksheet/vocab-shades-of-meaning-5Common Core · L.5.5

Shades of Meaning

5th Grade·Reading & Writing·shades of meaning
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Match each word to its precise meaning — notice how similar words differ in degree.

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Shades of Meaning is a free, printable reading & writing worksheet for 5th Grade students. Match each word to its precise meaning — notice how similar words differ in degree. It includes a matching activity with 6 vocabulary words and their meanings, plus a free printable answer key. This worksheet is aligned to Common Core standard L.5.5. Every worksheet is generated fresh, so there are 5 unique versions to print — perfect for extra practice, homework, or a full classroom set.

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5th Grade
Subject
Reading & Writing
Skill
shades of meaning
Questions
6
Practice sets
5
Answer key
Yes — free
Common Core
L.5.5

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Shades of Meaning

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1glanceA
2roarE
3stareC
4chuckleF
5dashD
6shoutB
Aa very quick look
Bto speak very loudly
Ca long, fixed look
Dto run very quickly
Ea very loud laugh or sound
Fa quiet laugh
© Shiny Melon · shinymelon.com/worksheet/vocab-shades-of-meaning-5Common Core · L.5.5