6 ELA Prep Quiz Vocabulary Builder

The operations manager ran down the stairs quickly to see what all the commotion was about. A box had become stuck in between the two machines and people were running and shouting.

The word commotion most nearly means:

• a noisy confusing disturbance

• a simple misunderstanding

• a tragic disaster

• a dynamic puzzle

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

She looked at the creased skin above her eyes and realized she was getting older. Her skin was changing and aging.

The word creased most nearly means:

• a wave of excitement

• a bumpy or unevem texture

• a line or wrinkle created on material by folding or pressing

• a grey or pale color

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of these sentences contains an example of imagery?

• She and never been to the museum.

• The painting was a mosaic of vivid colorful images.

• He asked, "Did you enjoy your visit?"

• "Yes," she replied with a smirk, "now I'd love to get lunch."

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

The sunlight came through the window and struck the crystal above the sink. This created a kaleidoscope of brilliant colors cast across the kitchen.

The world kaleidoscope most nearly means:

• a detailed picture

• a vivid abstract painting

• a black and white movie

• a colorful display of different shapes and sizes

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

The class was enthusiastic about their trip to the zoo. One student shouted, "I'm so happy to go on this field trip!"

The word enthusiastic most nearly means:

• sleepy

• excited and eager

• uninterested or indifferent

• prepared

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Billy was delighted by the hues of yellow and orange in the fall leaves. He took a step and the sound of crunching leaves under his feet brought a smile to his face.

The word delighted most nearly means:

• a feeling of annoyance

• a feeling of fear

• a hopeful feeling

• a feeling of pleasure

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

George travelled the world an only collected the most exotic artifacts to put in his showcase. His home was like a miniature foreign museum.

The word exotic most nearly means:

• commonplace

• foreign, nonnative or alien

• unusual

• popular or well liked

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

How did you feel about answering these questions on a scale of 1-4?

• 1. easy peazy

• 2. ehhh a little tough

• 3. more challenging than I thought

• 4. I need help I don't know these words

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

She used the ladle to stir and scoop out the very hot tomato soup. Chef Audra makes the best soup.

The word ladle most nearly means:

• to slop on a plate.

• to pick out.

• to scoop with a spoon with a long handle.

• to sip and drink.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

He had a rigid grip on the monkey bars. Jeffrey did not want to fall down before he mad it across the set.

The word rigid most nearly means:

• firm

• loose

• chaotic

• simple

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.RL.5.4