Grade 5 English Quiz

Vocabulary Building: What is the meaning of the word 'duel'?

• To engage in a formal combat with weapons

• To participate in a cooking competition

• To engage in a friendly conversation

• To take a leisurely walk in the park

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Vocabulary Building: Provide a synonym for the word 'scheme'.

• random

• idea

• plan

• chaos

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Vocabulary Building: What is a 'caravan' in the context of travel?

• A small insect that feeds on blood

• A group of travelers journeying together

• A type of fruit commonly found in tropical regions

• A type of boat used for fishing

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Vocabulary Building: Give an antonym for the word 'bold'.

• Brave

• Timid

• Confident

• Courageous

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Vocabulary Building: Define the word 'foolhardy'.

• recklessly bold or rash

• carefully daring

• cautiously bold

• intelligently reckless

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Vocabulary Building: What does it mean to be 'dumbfounded'?

• slightly amused

• completely bored

• moderately confused

• extremely surprised or astonished

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Vocabulary Building: Use the word 'duel' in a sentence.

• The two knights engaged in a fierce duel to settle their dispute.

• The two knights had a friendly duel to see who was the better swordsman.

• The duel between the two friends was settled peacefully.

• The duel between the two wizards was fought with words instead of weapons.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Vocabulary Building: Create a sentence using the word 'caravan'.

• The caravan of birds flew south for the winter.

• I saw a caravan of submarines at the beach.

• The caravan of clowns performed at the circus.

• The caravan of camels traveled through the desert.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Inferencing: Why do you think the character in the story decided to challenge someone to a duel?

• To make a new friend

• To defend their honor or settle a dispute

• To avoid a boring day

• To win a bet

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Inferencing: What do you infer about the character's personality based on their bold actions?

• Aggressive and confrontational

• Timid and unsure

• Confident and decisive

• Introverted and shy

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.6.1