Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 5

What does the verb "abolish" mean?

• To create a new law

• To completely get rid of something, like a law or a rule

• To modify an existing rule

• To temporarily suspend a law

Which of the following sentences uses the word "agony" correctly?

• The agony of winning the lottery was overwhelming.

• She felt agony when she received a compliment.

• The athlete felt agony in his leg after the injury.

• He was in agony because he was too happy.

What is a "catapult"?

• A type of ancient ship

• A device that launches objects with great force, like a slingshot

• A musical instrument

• A type of bird

Which of the following best describes "character"?

• The plot of a story

• The qualities that make up a person's personality, like kindness or bravery

• The setting of a story

• The conflict in a story

What does it mean to "denounce" something?

• To praise something publicly

• To ignore something

• To publicly criticize someone or something strongly, often because it is wrong

• To secretly support something

Which of the following sentences uses the word "escalate" correctly?

• The argument between the two friends escalated into a shouting match.

• The temperature escalated into a cool breeze.

• The music escalated into silence.

• The plant escalated into a seed.

What is the meaning of "grim"?

• Cheerful and happy

• Serious and gloomy

• Bright and colorful

• Light and humorous

Which word means "extreme pain or suffering"?

• Joy

• Agony

• Comfort

• Relief

What is the function of a catapult?

• To transport people

• To launch objects with great force

• To measure time

• To cook food

If a law is abolished, what happens to it?

• It is enforced more strictly

• It is completely removed

• It is rewritten

• It is temporarily paused