Number the Stars Vocabulary Quiz
Authored by Heidi Park
English
5th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "surge" in the sentence "Annemarie felt a surge of sadness." imply?
A gradual increase of emotion
A powerful rush of emotion
A decrease in intensity
A steady state of emotion
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "staccato" in the sentence "She heard...the frighteningly familiar staccato of boots on the kitchen floor." refer to?
A continuous sound
A loud echoing noise
A series of sounds or notes that are sharply separated from the others
A musical instrument
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "condescending" in the sentence "'Poor Great Aunt Birte,' he said, in a condescending voice." suggest about the speaker's attitude?
Respectful and caring
Indifferent and uninterested
Having or showing the feeling that you are superior
Excited and enthusiastic
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "rummaging" mean?
To fold things neatly
To search untidily through a mass to find something
To organize items systematically
To look at something carefully
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of "encased" as used in the sentence?
To be trapped
To be released
To be covered in a case or close-fitting surround
To be painted
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The word "protruding" most nearly means:
Sticking out
Moving in
Sitting down
Lying flat
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "commotion" mean as used in the text?
A) A feeling of excitement
B) A state of confused and noisy disturbance
C) A peaceful situation
D) A musical composition
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
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