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

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the word training mean in the sentence below?

A dog needs special training to become a rescue dog.

• food

• lessons

• permisson

• rewards

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the word upset mean in the sentence below?

Jackie was upset when her favorite toy broke.

• brave

• puzzled

• surprised

• unhappy

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4