Grade 6 Vocabulary Quiz

Which word means "more sleepy"?

• drowsier

• sunnier

• dirtier

• scariest

Answer explanation

The word 'drowsier' means 'more sleepy', making it the correct choice in this context.

What does the word "loveliest" imply?

• Most scary

• Most dirty

• Most beautiful

• Most sunny

Answer explanation

The word 'loveliest' implies 'Most beautiful' as it is a superlative form of 'lovely', meaning the most pleasing or attractive.

Which word would best describe a day with more sunshine?

• drowsier

• sunnier

• dirtier

• earlier

Answer explanation

The word 'sunnier' would best describe a day with more sunshine as it directly relates to the presence of sunlight.

If something is "dirtier," it is:

• Less clean

• More scared

• Less sunny

• More beautiful

Answer explanation

If something is 'dirtier,' it means it is less clean. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Less clean.'

What does "scariest" mean?

• Most sunny

• Most dirty

• Most sleepy

• Most frightening

Answer explanation

The word 'scariest' means 'most frightening', so the correct choice is 'Most frightening'.

The word "trophies" is related to:

• Awards

• Boats

• Tasks

• Fears

Answer explanation

The word 'trophies' is related to 'Awards' as trophies are typically given as awards for achievements or accomplishments.

"Abilities" refers to:

• Fears

• Skills

• Awards

• Boats

Answer explanation

The term 'Abilities' refers to skills, not fears, awards, or boats. Skills are the correct choice as they represent one's capabilities or proficiency in performing tasks.

"Ferries" are a type of:

• Fear

• Task

• Transportation

• Ability

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Transportation' as ferries are a mode of transportation used to carry passengers and vehicles across bodies of water.

If something happened "earlier," it occurred:

• More recently

• Before the expected time

• At a sunnier time

• In a scarier way

Answer explanation

If something happened 'earlier,' it occurred before the expected time, not more recently, at a sunnier time, or in a scarier way.

To be "denied" means to be:

• Accepted

• Refused

• Scared

• Awarded

Answer explanation

To be 'denied' means to be refused, not accepted. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Refused'.