Halloween Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'ghoul'?

• A mythical creature that grants wishes.

• An evil spirit or demon that robs graves and feeds on corpses.

• A small, furry mammal that lives in trees.

• A type of bird that migrates long distances.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following is a synonym for 'spooky'?

• scary

• creepy

• funny

• eerie

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What does the word 'haunted' mean?

• to be inhabited or frequented by ghosts or spirits

• to be visited by deceased souls

• to be cursed by supernatural beings

• to be possessed by evil spirits

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the word 'witch'?

• A type of broomstick used for flying

• A term used to describe a person who is very mean

• A mythical creature with the ability to cast spells

• A person, typically a woman, who is believed to have magical powers and practices witchcraft.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following is a synonym for 'frightening'?

• scary

• horrifying

• terrifying

• pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What does the word 'cemetery' mean?

• A place where people go to relax and unwind.

• A place where dead bodies are buried or cremated.

• A place where flowers are grown.

• A place where animals are kept in captivity.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What is the meaning of the word 'vampire'?

• Mythical creature that feeds on the souls of the living

• Mythical creature that feeds on the blood of the living

• Fictional character with superhuman strength and immortality

• Supernatural being that can transform into a bat

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following is a synonym for 'creepy'?

• scary

• eerie

• spooky

• frightening

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What does the word 'jack-o'-lantern' mean?

• A lantern used to guide ships at sea.

• A carved pumpkin or turnip lantern used during Halloween.

• A lantern used to scare away evil spirits.

• A type of lantern used for fishing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the meaning of the word 'mummy'?

• A type of sandwich made with ham and cheese.

• A preserved human or animal body, typically in ancient Egypt.

• A term used to refer to one's mother.

• A popular brand of tissue paper.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C