Grade 4 Vocabulary Check for Understanding

What is the meaning of the word 'coincidence'?

• When two or more things happen by chance at the same time

• When two or more things happen due to careful planning

• When two or more things happen as a result of a specific cause

• When two or more things happen intentionally at the same time

Use the word 'consequence' in a sentence.

• I love the consequence of doing my homework.

• The consequence of not studying for the test was a low grade.

• The consequence of eating vegetables is getting sick.

• The consequence of winning the game was losing.

Define the word 'consume'.

• To build

• To run

• To sleep

• To use up or to eat or drink

Can you provide an example of 'converted' measurement units?

• Miles to kilograms

• Gallons to liters

• Feet to pounds

• Inches to centimeters

Explain the meaning of 'efficient'.

• To perform or function in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort

• To perform slowly and with a lot of effort

• To perform in a careless and haphazard manner

• To perform with excessive waste of time and effort

Write a short story using the word 'incredible'.

• Once upon a time, there was a boring magician who could make anything disappear with a wave of his hand.

• Once upon a time, there was an incredible magician who could make anything disappear with a wave of his hand.

• Once upon a time, there was a terrible magician who could make anything disappear with a wave of his hand.

• Once upon a time, there was an ordinary magician who could make anything disappear with a wave of his hand.

How is 'installed' used in the context of technology?

• Setting up and configuring software or hardware on a device

• Using technology without any setup

• Purchasing new technology online

• Uninstalling software from a device

What are examples of 'renewable' sources of energy?

• Biomass and biofuels

• Sunlight, wind, water, and geothermal heat

• Coal, oil, and natural gas

• Nuclear power

Create a sentence using the word 'coincidence'.

• The coincidence of the two events was not lost on anyone.

• It was just a coincidence that we both wore the same color shirt today.

• It was just a coincidence that I won the lottery.

• The coincidence of the two events was not lost on anyone.

Use 'consequence' in a sentence about a decision.

• The consequence of his decision to skip class was a failing grade.

• The consequence of his decision to skip class was a perfect attendance record.

• The consequence of his decision to skip class was a scholarship.

• The consequence of his decision to skip class was a promotion at work.