Word Meaning and Vocabulary Q Exampleuiz

What does the word "bark" mean in the following sentence: The rough bark of the tree was cool under her fingertips.

• The sound a dog makes

• The outer covering of a tree

• To shout loudly

• A small ship

Which of the following strategies would be most effective in determining the meaning of the word "articulate" when reading a text?

• Looking at the pictures in the text for clues

• Using a dictionary

• Guessing based on what sounds right

• Asking a friend

The word "bat" can refer to:

• An action in baseball

• A nocturnal flying mammal

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

When you come across a word you don't know in a text, what is a good first step to take to understand it?

• Skip it and continue reading

• Look for context clues in the surrounding sentences

• Close the book and give up

• Start drawing the word

What does the word "date" mean in the following sentence: They decided to go on a date to the museum.

• A sweet fruit

• A social or romantic appointment or engagement

• To mark or display the date of

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a good vocabulary strategy?

• Using a thesaurus to find synonyms

• Ignoring the word completely and hoping it's not important

• Breaking the word down into smaller parts to understand its meaning

• Asking someone else what the word means

The word "crane" can mean:

• A type of bird

• A machine for lifting heavy objects

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

What does the word "light" mean in the following sentence: She prefers light clothing during the summer.

• Not heavy

• Brightness from the sun or another source

• To start a fire

• All of the above

When trying to figure out the meaning of an unknown word, why is it helpful to look at the words immediately surrounding it?

• They usually have the same meaning

• They can provide hints or context clues to the word's meaning

• They are often synonyms of the unknown word

• They are not helpful at all

What does the word "novel" mean in the following sentence: She spent her afternoon reading a fascinating novel.

• New or unusual in an interesting way

• A long written story, usually about imaginary characters and events

• A small piece of equipment

• None of the above