The World According to Humphrey Vocabulary

What does the word appreciate mean in the sentence below?

I always appreciate Aidan's kind words.

• am grateful for

• listen closely to

• look forward to

• speak kindly about

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word introduce mean in the sentence below?

The teacher will introduce Ethan as the guest speaker.

• find

• present

• follow

• speak

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word promptly mean in the sentence below?

When I got to school, I promptly turned in my homework.

• quickly

• fearfully

• happily

• finally

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word blaring mean in the sentence below?

Susan put her hands over her ears because the music was blaring.

• squeaky

• sharp

• terrible

• loud

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word nocturnal mean in the sentence below?

Owls are nocturnal animals.

• hunt for prey

• active at night

• with claws

• with feathers

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word pet mean in the sentence below?

Randy's pet is a dog named Reba.

• to stroke

• a person who is loved

• an animal kept by a person

• a teacher's favorite student

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word stall mean in the sentence below?

Eric put the horse back in the stall.

• to get stuck in mud or snow

• a place that has a shower

• a small area of a barn

• to cause it to stop running

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word spring mean in the sentence below?

Last spring, Kyle planted vegetables in his garden.

• to leap in the air

• to bend by force

• a season of the year

• a small stream of water

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word cover mean in the sentence below.

Mom put the cover on the baby to keep him warm.

• a blanket

• a lid or top

• to hide from view

• to pass over

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word figure mean in the sentence below?

Lily drew a figure on the whiteboard and told the class it was a circle.

• number

• person

• shape

• value

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4