Vocabulary

Erin has a shoeless doll. 

What does the word shoeless mean?

• No shoes

• Two shoes

• Full of shoes

• Place for shoes

Use the dictionary to answer the question.

The clatter scared me. 

city - (sit-ee) noun, a large town

clap - (klap) verb, to put hands together over and over

clatter - (klat-er) noun, a loud noise

clay - (kley) noun, earth or mud

Which does the word “clatter” mean?

• earth

• hands

• noise

• town

Read the sentence. 

Sally whispered, “Try not to giggle, even if something funny occurs or takes place.”

Which word means the same as occurs?

• happens

• moves

• stops

• tickles

Shay’s dad said he would braid her hair. He told Shay he would come in five minutes. Her dad said that ten minutes ago. Shay tried to be patient. 

What does the word patient mean in the passage?

• Changing your mind

• Forgetting something

• Not having something you want

• Not getting upset about waiting

Read the directions for the instant cereal. 

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. 

Open the packet, add cereal mix all at once. 

Stir well. Reduce heat and cover for one minute. 

Serve in bowls with milk or cream. 

Add fruit, honey, syrup, or sugar to sweeten if desired. 

Each premeasured packet makes 4 average servings. 

The word saucepan means

• Cereal bowl

• Pitcher for syrup or honey

• Pot for cooking

• Envelope

Which word means about the same as destroy?

• bury

• injure

• rot

• ruin

Cats behave in an uncanny manner that often puzzles and disturbs humans.

What does uncanny mean?

• industrious

• delightful

• humorous

• mysterious

Read the passage and thesaurus entry.

Heather looked at her garden. "Now that is a decent amount of tomatoes," she said.

Thesaurus:

decent adj. fair, good, okay, right

Based on the passage and thesaurus entry, how many is a "decent amount" of tomatoes?

• a lot to pick

• just enough

• more than needed

• fewer than expected

Read the sentences.

One fashion designer is famous for using fine fabrics. Outfits made of wool, silk, or velvet are especially popular.

What does the word "fabrics" mean?

• colors

• types of cloth

• designs

• details of style

Read the sentence.

The steep mountain passage was narrow and treacherous.

What is the best synonym for treacherous?

• tremendous

• smooth

• dangerous

• straight