Penguin Chick Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word finally mean in the sentence below?

Jan finally saw the bus coming down the street.

• at last

• first in the line

• everywhere

• one at a time

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

What does the word otherwise mean in the sentence below?

We should leave now. Otherwise, we will be late for school.

• next

• if not

• as always

• even though

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What does the word steer mean in the sentence below?

The rider uses the handlebars to steer the bike.

• make something turn

• make something go faster

• make something stop and start

• make something stand on one wheel

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word waaterproof mean in the sentence below?

Thanks to his waterproof jacket, Ryan's clothes did not get wet.

• able to be washed

• able to keep out water

• able to keep things cool

• able to hold a lot of things

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What does the word whistles mean in the sentence below?

When the coach whistles, the players stop their game.

• uses a loud voice to shout orders

• waves her arms to show a special signal

• twirls a red flag to send a message

• blows air though her lips to make a high sound

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

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Which meaning of the word on is used in the sentence below?

Elena goes to piano lessons on Saturdays.

• meaning 1

• meaning 2

• meaning 3

• meaning 4

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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Which meaning of the word on is used in the sentence below?

Mark has trouble studying when the radio is on.

• meaning 1

• meaning 2

• meaning 3

• meaning 4

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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Which meaning of the word on is used in the sentence below?

Grandpa and I watched a TV show on trains.

• meaning 1

• meaning 2

• meaning 3

• meaning 4

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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Which meaning of the word over is used in the sentence below?

Maya's mother will pick us up at the theater when the movie is over.

• finished

• above something

• more than a certain number

• from one side of something to the other side

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

How many meanings for the word over are on the dictionary page?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C