Vocabulary Building Quiz

Maya found a mysterious note in her book, written meticulously. If you were in Benjamin's shoes, how would you explain the word 'meticulously' to Maya?

• It means doing something carelessly and hastily

• It means doing something roughly and sloppily

• It means doing something with great attention to detail and precision

• It means doing something quickly and thoughtlessly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

During a friendly debate, Nora used a word that left Oliver and Aria puzzled. Can you guess the word Nora used if it's a synonym for 'admonish'?

• reprimand

• commend

• praise

• rebuke

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Zoe, Ava and Mason are playing a game of word opposites. Can you help them find the opposite of 'dismal'?

• gloomy

• dark

• depressing

• bright

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

Imagine Aria, Benjamin, and Avery are in a debate. Aria makes a point that Benjamin perceives as unfair. How would you describe Benjamin's feeling?

• He feels fear and anxiety

• He feels happiness and contentment

• He feels anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

• He feels indifference and apathy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a friendly debate, Jackson used the word 'formidable' to describe Kai's debating skills. Abigail, puzzled, asked what 'formidable' means. Can you help her out?

• D. friendly or approachable

• B. weak or feeble

• C. unremarkable or ordinary

• A. impressive or intimidating

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Abigail, Harper, and Avery were having a heated debate. If Harper was 'incensed', which of the following best describes her state?

• calm

• enraged

• happy

• delighted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Noah, Avery, and Maya were competing in a spelling bee. The final word was 'triumphant'. Can you guess what 'triumphant' means?

• defeated

• sad

• unsuccessful

• victorious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Imagine Zoe, Harper, and Abigail are playing a game of 'Word Meaning Charades'. Zoe acts out a word by standing firm and refusing to budge, no matter how much Harper and Abigail try to persuade her. What word is Zoe portraying?

• Open-minded

• Indecisive

• Unyielding or inflexible

• Flexible

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Kai, Aiden, and Avery are on a time-traveling adventure! They stumbled upon an old diary that used a peculiar word. Can you help them figure out the synonym for 'nostalgia'?

• homesickness

• excitement

• regret

• longing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Mason and Jackson are having a debate. If Mason 'vexes' Jackson, what is he doing to him?

• Mason is soothing or calming Jackson

• Mason is irritating or annoying Jackson

• Mason is praising or admiring Jackson

• Mason is entertaining or amusing Jackson

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4