5th Grade Vocabulary Quiz

Which person might be tediously doing their job?

• A teacher going over a science project in class

• A professional athlete preparing for a big game

• A banker counting change for costumers all day

• A manager training employees to perform a new task

Which phrase best sums up zeal?

• passionate excitement

• contented peacefulness

• joyful silliness

• calm happiness

Choose the correct word for the blank in the following statement: After helping me figure out a way to get my kids to school, my ________________ neighbor offered to bring me dinner that night since she knew I wasn't feeling well.

• gregarious

• loquacious

• modest

• benevolent

Choose the image below that best represents the word modest.

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Which word is not a synonym for exasperated?

• irritated

• annoyed

• exhausted

• frustrated

Which character would be considered the least gregarious?

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What would most students have the most fervor for?

• longer math class

• extra recess

• summer school

• school uniforms

Which of the following would most likely be described as being staunch?

• chicken nuggets

• fish

• plant

• friend

Which one of the following would not flit?

• nervous eyes

• butterfly wings

• oversized flag

• late mother

What is the best synonym for languor?

• develop

• energy

• dullness

• interest