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How sure are they? wondered, suspected, believed, knew

3rd grade (Year 4 in England) · 11 questions · Common Core: L.3.5.C · England: Y3/4 Vocabulary (shades of meaning), Y5 GPS (adverbs and modal verbs of possibility)

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  1. Question 1

    In which sentence is Mei LEAST sure?

    • A. Mei knew that the key was under the mat.
    • B. Mei believed that the key was under the mat.
    • C. Mei suspected that the key was under the mat.
    • D. Mei wondered whether the key was under the mat.

  2. Question 2

    Choose the word that shows the right amount of certainty. I haven't checked the weather, so it ___ rain today, or it might not.

    • A. might
    • B. surely
    • C. will definitely
    • D. certainly

  3. Question 3

    In which sentence is Kofi MOST sure?

    • A. Kofi knew that the key was under the mat.
    • B. Kofi wondered whether the key was under the mat.
    • C. Kofi suspected that the key was under the mat.
    • D. Kofi believed that the key was under the mat.

  4. Question 4

    Choose the word that shows the right amount of certainty. The sun will ___ rise tomorrow morning.

    • A. perhaps
    • B. maybe not
    • C. possibly
    • D. certainly

  5. Question 5

    In which sentence is Kofi MOST sure?

    • A. Kofi believed that the hamster had escaped.
    • B. Kofi knew that the hamster had escaped.
    • C. Kofi suspected that the hamster had escaped.
    • D. Kofi wondered whether the hamster had escaped.

  6. Question 6

    Choose the word that shows the right amount of certainty. I haven't checked the weather, so it ___ rain today, or it might not.

    • A. will definitely
    • B. certainly
    • C. surely
    • D. might

  7. Question 7

    In which sentence is Ravi MOST sure?

    • A. Ravi knew that the cookies were in the cupboard.
    • B. Ravi suspected that the cookies were in the cupboard.
    • C. Ravi wondered whether the cookies were in the cupboard.
    • D. Ravi believed that the cookies were in the cupboard.

  8. Question 8

    Choose the word that shows the right amount of certainty. I'm not sure where my pencil is. It ___ be in my bag.

    • A. could
    • B. definitely will
    • C. must certainly
    • D. always

  9. Question 9

    In which sentence is Kofi LEAST sure?

    • A. Kofi knew that the answer was twelve.
    • B. Kofi suspected that the answer was twelve.
    • C. Kofi wondered whether the answer was twelve.
    • D. Kofi believed that the answer was twelve.

  10. Question 10

    Choose the word that shows the right amount of certainty. I've studied hard, so I will ___ do well in the quiz.

    • A. probably
    • B. never
    • C. definitely not
    • D. certainly not

  11. Question 11

    In which sentence is Leo LEAST sure?

    • A. Leo knew that the hamster had escaped.
    • B. Leo wondered whether the hamster had escaped.
    • C. Leo suspected that the hamster had escaped.
    • D. Leo believed that the hamster had escaped.

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Answer key: How sure are they? wondered, suspected, believed, knew

  1. 1. D. Mei wondered whether the key was under the mat.

  2. 2. A. might

  3. 3. A. Kofi knew that the key was under the mat.

  4. 4. D. certainly

  5. 5. B. Kofi knew that the hamster had escaped.

  6. 6. D. might

  7. 7. A. Ravi knew that the cookies were in the cupboard.

  8. 8. A. could

  9. 9. C. Kofi wondered whether the answer was twelve.

  10. 10. A. probably

  11. 11. B. Leo wondered whether the hamster had escaped.