Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word ability mean in the sentence below?

Hummingbirds have the ability to fly backwards.

• special skill

• difficult task

• strange habit

• favorite game

What does the word patrols mean in the sentence below?

Our cat patrols the backyard for squirrels and rabbits.

• sniffs around

• plays games in

• adds danger to

• keeps watch over

What does the word partners mean in the sentence below?

Jack and Greg are partners, so they share the tasks of the job.

• people who are bosses

• people who are friends

• people who work together

• people who like the same color

What does the word snap mean in the sentence below?

When the turtle sees the worm, it will snap at it.

• open wide

• bite suddenly

• blink quickly

• swim toward

What does the word quiver mean in the sentence below?

The puppies quiver with excitement when they see the kitten.

• fall

• howl

• scratch

• shake

What does the word incorrect mean in the sentence below?

Grandma did not get my postcard because the address I wrote was incorrect.

• long

• old

• small

• wrong

What does the word impolite mean in the sentence below?

It is impolite to push in front of someone in line.

• lazy

• rude

• sorry

• wise

What does the word incomplete mean in the sentence below?

Your art project is incomplete; you still need to paint it.

• not full

• not used

• not needed

• not finished

Which of the following describes someone who is impatient?

• feels sleepy

• talks too loudly

• does not feel well

• does not like to wait

Which of the following describes something that is impossible?

• It will not be fun

• It cannot be done

• It is not hard to do

• It does not take long