Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word 'burden' mean in the sentence 'Many older people are afraid to be a burden on their children, so they don't ask for help or money.'?

• a) A heavy load that is difficult to carry

• b) A source of great worry or stress

• d) A person who teaches, especially in a school

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

What does the word 'despair' mean in the sentence 'I was filled with despair when I realized the concert was starting and my tickets were at home.'?

• a) A feeling of hopelessness

• b) A feeling of excitement

• d) A feeling of anger

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

What does the word 'dignity' mean in the sentence 'Lorie's father believed in the dignity of hard work.'?

• a) Respect

• b) Characteristic

• c) Honor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

What does the word 'reputation' mean in the sentence 'He has a bad reputation as a leader based on his first term as mayor.'?

• a) A general opinion that someone has earned by their actions.

• b) A course of study.

• c) A person who teaches, especially in a school.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

What does the word 'reluctant' mean in the sentence 'I'm afraid of heights, so I was reluctant to go rock climbing.'?

• a) characteristic

• b) terrified

• c) hesitant

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

What does the word 'trait' mean in the sentence 'The trait that Andre the Giant was most known for is that he was huge.'?

• a) Characteristic

• c) Change

• d) Honor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

What does the word 'transform' mean in the sentence 'Inside the cocoon, the caterpillar transformed into something new.'?

• a) Change into something different

• b) Stay the same

• d) Grow larger

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

What is Mrs. Brady's daughter's name?

• Eleanor

• Emma

• Elyse

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Who is the protagonist of a story?

• The "good guy" of the story

• The "bad guy" of the story

• The "funny guy" of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

Who is the antagonist of the story?

• The "good guy" of the story

• The "bad guy" of the story

• The "funny guy" of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1