Lesson 8 "Science Friction" Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word decomposition mean in the sentence below?

The rain forest floor is where decomposition of plants and animals takes place.

• decay

• erosion

• growth

• production

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word detached mean in the sentence below?

The pilot's detached attitude helps him stay calm in emergencies.

• stern and strict

• cool and objective

• kind and sympathetic

• concerned and involved

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word specimens mean in the sentence below?

The butterfly specimens in the zoo's collection are clearly labeled for identification.

• illustrations

• patterns

• portions

• samples

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word compromise mean in the sentence below?

Ben and Ian both want to fly the kite, but they compromise by taking turns

• try to control

• strike a bargain

• discuss an issue

• continue to argue

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word shriveled mean in the sentence below?

Faded blooms and shriveled leaves were all that remained of the beautiful bouquet.

• tough

• floppy

• dried

• folded up

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word best completes the sentence below?

The first telegraph messages between Europe and North America passed through a ______ cable on the floor of the ocean?

• ex-marine

• mobile

• submarine

• subsoil

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word best completes the sentence below?

Medical workers keep an accident victim ______ because any movement could cause broken bones to shift.

• ambitious

• immobile

• luminous

• magnified

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word best completes the sentence below?

Gary's reply was so ______ that Lisa couldn't tell whether he meant yes or no.

• ambiguous

• luminous

• promoted

• subterranean

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word best completes the sentence below?

When the power went out, Melody lit some candles to ______ the darkened house.

• illuminate

• mobilize

• remove

• substitute

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word best completes the sentence below?

Sadako turned on the microphone so that her voice would be ______ to everyone in the room.

• audible

• permitted

• regulated

• subordinate

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4