Vocabulary Quiz: Off and Running

What does the word scanned mean in the sentence below?

I scanned the crowd to see if I could find my friends.

• shouted at

• looked over

• guessed the size of

• asked questions about

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word prodded mean in the sentence below?

The teacher prodded her students to do a science fair project.

• asked

• guessed

• pushed

• wished

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word beckoned mean in the sentence below?

Zaniya beckoned to her brother to peek at the baby birds in the nest.

• laughed

• looked

• sang

• signaled

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word inflated mean in the sentence below?

The girl inflated the tire before attempting to ride her bicycle.

• filled with air

• cleaned with soap

• fixed with a patch

• placed water inside

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word gradually mean in the sentence below?

Isabel gradually figured out how to solve her problem.

• usually

• quickly

• little by little

• with great effort

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the word that best fits the sentence.

There is no need for a _______ over a small misunderstanding.

• shaken

• debate

• stalled

• decorated

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the word that best fits the sentence.

We have __________ the room, wrapped the presents, and cooked delicious food for her party later.

• hesitated

• stalled

• decorated

• shaken

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the word that best fits the sentence.

The puppy was ________ by the sound of the thunder!

• decorated

• stalled

• debate

• shaken

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the word that best fits the sentence.

The police officer ________ the vehicle behind us.

• shaken

• stalled

• hesitated

• decorated

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the word that best fits the sentence.

When she asked him about how he feels, he _________ to answer.

• hesitated

• shaken

• stalled

• debate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4