Mrs. Hoots' 5th. grade, Vocabulary Test, Lesson 9

What does the word clammy mean in the sentence below?

The sick girl's hands felt cold and clammy.

• crusty

• dry

• graceful

• sticky

What does the word secured mean in the sentence below?

While in the car, the child was secured with a special car seat.

• held tightly

• slept quietly

• affected quickly

• released recently

What does the word squalling mean in the sentence below?

The hungry baby was squalling for her bottle.

• bubbling

• laughing

• panting

• screaming

What does the word critical mean in the sentence below?

The news report gave critical information about the upcoming election.

• confusing

• delicate

• reasonable

• vital

What does the word demolished mean in the sentence below?

The bulldozer demolished the old building.

• destroyed

• furnished

• invented

• manufactured

Which word best completes the sentence below?

Evan took the _________with his new camera.

• photocell

• photocopy

• photogenic

• photograph

Which word best completes the sentence below?

Jamie did not mean to __________ the conversation

her parents were having.

• abrupt

• bankrupt

• corrupt

• interrupt

Which word best completes the sentence below?

Alberto tried to __________ the beautiful scenery

he had seen on his vacation.

• describe

• enscribe

• subscribe

• transcribe

Which word best completes the sentence below?

Uncle Steven answered the __________.

• telecast

• telephone

• telescope

• television

Which word best completes the sentence below?

The volcano will __________ before morning.

• corrupt

• disrupt

• erupt

• interrupt