Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 5

What is the definition of the word "absurdity"?

• A state of being logical and reasonable

• A state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable

• A type of dance move

• A form of poetry

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.5.4B

Which sentence correctly uses the word "entrechats"?

• The cat made several entrechats as it chased the laser pointer.

• The entrechats was a delicious dish served at the restaurant.

• She wrote an entrechats to express her feelings.

• The entrechats was a type of bird found in the forest.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

What does the word "perceive" mean?

• To ignore something completely

• To become aware of something through the senses

• To destroy or ruin something

• To create a new invention

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.5.6

Use the word "perforce" in a sentence.

• She perforce had to leave the party early due to an emergency.

• The perforce was a beautiful flower in the garden.

• He perforce the car to go faster.

• The perforce was a type of ancient weapon.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

What is the meaning of the word "rime"?

• rhyme

• the skin of fruit

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence correctly uses the phrase "spread eagle"?

• The gymnast performed a spread eagle on the balance beam.

• The spread eagle was a type of ancient coin.

• He spread eagle the butter on the toast.

• The spread eagle was a famous painting in the museum.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.W.5.2D

What does the word "supposed" mean?

• Required or expected to do something

• A type of animal

• A form of transportation

• A type of clothing

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

Use the word "taut" in a sentence.

• The rope was taut, ready for the climber to ascend.

• The taut was a type of fish found in the ocean.

• She taut the lesson to the students.

• The taut was a famous landmark in the city.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is the definition of "personification"?

• Giving human characteristics to non-human things

• A type of mathematical equation

• A form of government

• A type of clothing

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.5.5A

What does "ars poetica" refer to?

• a poem about art

• a poem about thinking

• a poem about writing poems

• a poem about nothing

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4