Vocabulary Quiz

Evelyn was running a marathon. Suddenly, she started feeling dizzy and lightheaded, and it seemed like she might lose consciousness. What is Evelyn likely experiencing?

• She is likely to faint

• She is feeling strong and powerful

• She is feeling energetic and lively

• She is feeling confident and assured

During a school play, Mia, Abigail, and Oliver noticed that the curtain on the stage 'sagged'. Choose the synonym for the word 'sagged' in this context.

• tightened

• drooped

• curved

• soared

During a school debate, Alex spoke in a strict or severe manner towards his opponents. What is another adverb that could describe how Alex spoke?

• mildly

• gently

• softly

• sternly

During a school play, Maya, Kai, and Rohan were pretending to be soldiers. What is the term used to describe a group of soldiers like them?

• swarm

• herd

• flock

• platoon

During a school play, Mason acted excitedly, Liam acted solemnly, and Grace acted urgently. Which character acted in a desperate way?

• Mason

• Grace

• Liam

• None of them

Oliver, Avery, and Sophia are running a lemonade stand. What is the term for the working and directing that they are involved in with their stand?

• leadership

• administration

• operation

• supervision

Oliver, Scarlett, and James all loving tuning in to their favorite radio show: The ELA Exclusive. Which term describes the broadcasting of this show through radio waves?

• transmission

• communication

• confrontation

• isolation

Olivia, William, and Luna joined the armed forces. What are they now referred to as?

• Cadets

• Civilians

• Recruits

• Veterans

Nora was helping Grace pack her suitcase for a trip. Grace noticed that some of her clothes had a line or mark made by folding, pressing, or crushing. What is the term for such a mark?

• stain

• fold

• crease

• indent

Jackson, Daniel, and Henry found an old house while exploring their neighborhood. Which adjective would they use to describe the house if it was damaged and in poor condition?

• battered

• tired

• pristine

• shiny