Journeys Lesson 20 Vocabulary and Comprehension 5th Grade

What does the word diminishing mean in the sentence below?

We mourned the diminishing roar of the waves as we drove away from the beach.

• abrupt

• fading

• mysterious

• overwhelming

What does the word marveling mean in the sentence below?

Ms. Carter could not stop marveling at the excellence of her students' presentations.

• asking questions

• expressing wonder

• pausing for a break

• showing frustration

What does the word descended mean in the sentence below?

Before the soldiers descended from the airplane, they saluted.

• came down

• stop flyng

• slipped and fell

• carried luggage

What does the word fitful mean in the sentence below?

The fitful bursts of laughter were contagious.

• gleeful

• irregular

• irresistible

• sarcastic

What does the word delicacy mean in the sentence below?

What someone else considers a delicacy might shock a squeamish eater.

• raw salad

• cooked meat

• special food item

• exotic amphibian

What does the simile she is sharp as a tack mean in the sentence below?

Mindy always knows the right answer - she is sharp as a tack.

• She is smart.

• She is snobby.

• She is impolite.

• She is metallic.

What does the metaphor the soccer team was a storm of energy mean in the sentence below?

The soccer team was a storm of energy as the captain led her players onto the field.

• There was a rainstorm approaching.

• The captain had a strong leadership style.

• The players were excited to start the game.

• There was no chance the team would lose.

Which of these sentences contains a simile?

• The night is an endless pool of darkness.

• His loneliness was like a deep, empty well.

• She dragged her feet on the math assignment.

• Aunt Gertie encouraged her nieces to stay in touch.

What does the sentence below mean?

The car can stop on a dime.

• The car can stop easily.

• The car can stop quietly.

• The car can stop quickly.

• The car can stop awkwardly.

What does the sentence below mean?

The boys do not see eye to eye.

• The boys do not agree.

• The boys do not have fun.

• The boys do not see each other.

• The boys do not know each other.