The Mysterious Tadpole vocabulary quiz

What does the word ordinary mean in the sentence below?

Gail showed us how to turn an ordinary sock into a puppet.

• exciting

• plain

• soft

• special

What does the word training mean in the sentence below?

A dog needs special training to become a rescue dog.

• food

• lessons

• permisson

• rewards

What does the word upset mean in the sentence below?

Jackie was upset when her favorite toy broke.

• brave

• puzzled

• surprised

• unhappy

What does the word cage mean in the sentence below?

The hamster lives in a cage at the back of the classroom.

• wire pen

• paper sack

• wooden shelf

• plastic bucket

What does the word confused mean in the sentence below?

The student got confused because part of her test was missing.

• fired

• excited

• mixed up

• frightened

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

When you wind up the toy car, its wheels spin.

• go around

• make a yarn

• tell a story

• make a web

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

Kim watched a tennis match between her two favorite players.

• a fight, game, or contest

• a small stick for lighting fires

• equal or just as good at something

• to pair things that belong together

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

Mom said that I could pick two friends to come spend the night.

• poke

• choose

• pluck strings

• take flowers from a plant

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

Diane planted a ring of flowers around the tree.

• circle

• sound a bell makes

• band worn around a finger

• stage where boxers fight

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

Keira was sick yesterday, but she feels fine today.

• good or healthy

• of the best kind

• very thin and soft

• maney paid as a punishment