Vocabulary Challenge for 4th Graders

What does the word 'deal' mean?

• A method of cooking food.

• A financial transaction involving stocks.

• A type of negotiation tactic.

• An agreement or arrangement between parties.

Use 'empty' in a sentence.

• The glass was half empty.

• The room was full.

• The basket was overflowing.

• The box was empty.

What is an 'investment'?

• A type of insurance policy for future security.

• A method of saving money without any risk.

• A legal document for transferring property rights.

• An investment is when you put money into something hoping to make a profit later.

Explain what a 'loan' is.

• A loan is a gift that does not need to be repaid.

• A loan is a type of insurance policy.

• A loan is borrowed money that must be repaid.

• A loan is an investment that guarantees profit.

What does 'looking forward to' mean?

• To be indifferent about future events.

• To regret a past event.

• To anticipate or be excited about something in the future.

• To ignore something happening in the future.

Use 'place' in a sentence.

• Can you place the flowers in the vase?

• I will place my keys in the drawer.

• They decided to place their trust in him.

• Please place the book on the table.

What is 'profit'?

• Profit is the total amount of money earned before expenses.

• Profit is the money you made and get to keep after you do business.

• Profit is calculated by adding total expenses to total revenue.

• Profit is the same as revenue.

What does it mean to 'prosper'?

• To fail or decline in business

• To thrive or succeed, especially in financial or material terms.

• To remain stagnant without growth

• To lose money or resources

What does 'ripened' mean?

• To have lost its flavor or quality.

• To have been harvested too soon.

• To have been damaged or spoiled.

• To be ready for harvest.

What are 'savings'?

• Savings are the money set aside from profit for a rainy day.

• Savings are investments in stocks and bonds.

• Savings are the total money earned in a year.

• Savings refer to money spent on daily expenses.