Gr. 4 - The Power of Wow!

What does the word suspect mean in the sentence below?

The police questioned the suspect.

• someone on jury

• person who saw a crime

• person who makes laws

• someone thought to be guilty

What does the word burglaries mean in the sentence below?

The detective made a note that there had been six burglaries in the last month.

• accidents

• robberies

• criminals

• trials

What does the word favor mean in the sentence below?

"Dad, can you do me a favor and feed the dog?" asked Marlow.

• bad behavior

• act of kindness

• pleasant taste

• cure for hunger

What does the word assist mean in the sentence below?

If you have a question, Mr. Hoover will assist you.

• find

• teach

• help

• write

What does the word prior mean in the sentence below?

Stephen will take out the trash prior to going to work.

• additionally

• following

• before

• special

What does the word nonfiction mean in the sentence below?

Emmett read a nonfiction book about Abraham Lincoln.

• factual

• historical

• funny

• long

What does the word misunderstood mean in the sentence below?

Stuart misunderstood what he was supposed to do.

• forgot

• performed wrong

• didn't hear

• failed to understand

What does the word nonsense mean in the sentence below?

The writing was in another language, so it looked like nonsense to me.

• advanced writing

• meaningless language

• hard to understand

• written for someone else

What does the word misplaced mean in the sentence below?

The twins misplaced their house key.

• placed gently

• put in the wrong place

• had something wrong

• used to open something

What does the word misbehave mean in the sentence below?

The principal warned, "If you misbehave, you will be asked to leave the performance."

• try out

• talk loudly

• act badly

• fail to work