Unit 1 Wk 5&6 Vocabulary Test

Which word is the best synonym for heap? Circle the letter that is the best answer for each question.

• Little

• one

• pile

• start

Which word means "to hold something tightly"?

• gesture

• clutch

• different

• origin

What is the definition of gesture? Circle the letter that is the best answer for each question.

• a movement of the body

• wave

• motionless

• long

Which word is a synonym for diverse? Circle the letter that is the best answer for each question.

• alike

• repetitive

• different

• same

Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks in the sentences below.

I do not recommend the story because it was long and _____________.

• redundant

• exciting

• engaging

• captivating

Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks in the sentences below.

I love Mexican food, so I do not _____________ having tacos for dinner!

• clutch

• support

• oppose

• gesture

Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks in the sentences below.

The book was above my reading level, but I was able to _____________ and finish the book.

• heap

• snide

• struggle

• persevere

Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks in the sentences below.

My brother gave me a _____________ look as he tattled to Mom and Dad.

• origin

• snide

• persevere

• redundant

Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks in the sentences below.

She nodded to _____________ that she hear me.

• acknowledge

• snide

• diverse

• oppose

Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks in the sentences below.

I needed to find the ________ of that strange sound.

• diverse

• snide

• persevere

• origin