6th grade ELA Vocabulary

Which sentence uses the word "pathetically" correctly?

• The dog wagged its tail pathetically, hoping for food.

• She pathetically celebrated her victory.

• The sun pathetically shone in the sky.

• The cake tasted pathetically sweet.

What does "pathetically" mean?

• With joy

• In a weak or sad way

• Angrily

• Confidently

Which of the following best describes something done "pathetically"?

• Enthusiastically

• Elegantly

• Pitifully

• Confidently

If someone says, "He pathetically tried to lift the heavy box," how was the effort?

• Strong and successful

• Weak and unsuccessful

• Fast and efficient

• Careless and messy

What is the meaning of "distressed"?

• Calm and relaxed

• Unhappy or worried

• Excited and joyful

• Bored and uninterested

Which situation would most likely make someone feel distressed?

• Winning a prize

• Getting lost in a big city

• Going on vacation

• Receiving a compliment

Which sentence uses "distressed" correctly?

• She felt distressed after hearing the bad news.

• He was distressed by the beautiful scenery.

• The distressed car drove smoothly down the road.

• They distressed after a good meal.

If a person is "distressed," they are most likely to:

• Smile and laugh

• Cry or worry

• Sing and dance

• Sleep peacefully

What does "mournfully" mean?

• Happily

• Angrily

• Sadly

• Energetically

Which sentence uses "mournfully" correctly?

• The child laughed mournfully at the joke.

• He mournfully waved goodbye to his friends.

• They mournfully celebrated the holiday.

• She danced mournfully at the party.