Journey's Grade 5 Lesson 12 Vocabulary

What does objected mean in the following sentence?
Neal objected to painting the house yellow.

• discussed
• explained
• protested
• reflected

What does midst mean in the following sentence?
The famous actor stood unnoticed in the midst of the crowd.

• next to
• ahead of
• underneath
• surrounded by

What does advantages mean in the following sentence?
There are many advantages to having a recycling program.

• benefits
• celebrations
• instructions
• solutions

What does temporary mean in the following sentence?
The dentist put a temporary filling in David's tooth.

• having a good flavor
• lasting only a short time
• using invisible materials
• costing very little money

What does repeal mean in the following sentence?
The voters decided to repeal the unfair law.

• appreciate
• cancel
• disguise
• forge

What does snap mean in the sentence below?
Signing up for the soccer tournament was a snap.

• easy task
• good plan
• sharp sound
• exciting step

What figure of speech is in the sentence below?
The playground was a beehive of movement and sound.

• hyperbole
• idiom
• metaphor
• simile

Which sentence contains a simile?

• Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
• Sometimes life is a roller coaster or highs and lows.
• The car ride seemed as long as a round-the-world voyage.
• It seems strange that Emma is eating breakfast right now.

What is the meaning of the following sentence?
Knowledge is power.

• Good ideas are like  bright lights.
• Books are the key to an interesting life.
• Learning gives you control of your future.
• Knowing the rules doesn't help you win the game.

What does the phrase went over my head mean below.
The teacher's explanation went over my head.

• confused me
• interested me
• flew above my hair
• went way off the topic