Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 6

What is the definition of the word "transplant"?

• To remove something from one place and put it in another

• To become twisted together

• To wear away gradually

• To make something more complex

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Match the following scenarios with the correct use of the word "entangle".

• The scientist's method of handling data.

• The scientist entangled the data to find a solution.

• The effect of rain on mountain erosion.

• The erosion of the mountain was entangled by the rain.

• The gardener's actions with the flowers.

• The gardener decided to entangle the flowers in the new soil.

• The situation with the kite and the tree branches.

• The kite got entangled in the tree branches.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the meaning of the word "erosion" in the following sentence: "The constant erosion of the coastline worried the local residents."

• The building up of land

• The gradual wearing away of land

• The planting of new trees

• The twisting of materials

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Explain how the word "tangible" is used in the following sentence: "The evidence was tangible, making it easy for the jury to reach a verdict."

• It refers to something that can be touched or felt.

• It describes something that is imaginary.

• It means something that is difficult to understand.

• It indicates something that is hidden.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Create a scenario using the word "adapt" that demonstrates its meaning.

• A bird learns to fly in a new environment.

• A student discards old notes after the exam.

• A river erodes the land over time.

• A plant is transplanted to a new pot.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the word "discard" mean in the context of recycling?

• To reuse materials

• To throw away or get rid of

• To create something new

• To entangle materials together

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the use of the word "endanger"?

• The new law will endanger the safety of the citizens.

• The artist endangered a new style of painting.

• The teacher endangered the students with a new project.

• The chef endangered the recipe with extra spices.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Analyze the relationship between "transplant" and "adapt" in the context of moving a plant to a new environment.

• Transplanting a plant means it will automatically adapt to its new environment.

• Transplanting a plant requires it to adapt to survive in its new environment.

• Transplanting a plant and adapting are unrelated processes.

• Transplanting a plant prevents it from adapting to new conditions.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Define the word "tangible" and use it in a sentence.

• Tangible means imaginary; "The tangible dream was hard to forget."

• Tangible means visible; "The tangible rainbow was a beautiful sight."

• Tangible means touchable; "The tangible results of the experiment were clear."

• Tangible means audible; "The tangible sound was soothing."

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The constant _______ of the riverbank caused concern among the villagers."

• transplant

• entangle

• erosion

• adapt

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E