Family Pictures Vocabulary Quiz

What is an altar used for?

• A place to cook food

• A table used for special objects, often to remember loved ones

• A toy for children

• A type of clothing

Answer explanation

An altar is typically a table used for special objects, often serving as a place to remember loved ones. It is not used for cooking, as a toy, or as clothing, making the second option the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

What are tamales made of?

• Rice and beans

• Corn dough, often wrapped in corn husks

• Bread and butter

• Pasta and cheese

Answer explanation

Tamales are made from corn dough, which is typically filled with various ingredients and then wrapped in corn husks before being steamed. This method gives them their distinctive texture and flavor.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is a piñata?

• A type of fruit

• A colorful paper figure filled with treats, broken open during celebrations

• A musical instrument

• A kind of hat

Answer explanation

A piñata is a colorful paper figure filled with treats, typically broken open during celebrations like birthdays or holidays, making it a fun and festive activity.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Small lights made of wax, often used for decoration or prayer, are called (a)   .

• Candles
• Sombrero
• Balloons
• Lamps

Answer explanation

The small lights made of wax, often used for decoration or prayer, are called candles. They provide light and are commonly used in various settings, including religious ceremonies and festive occasions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is a large hat with a wide brim, often worn in Mexican culture?

• Candles

• Sombrero

• Balloons

• Cap

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Sombrero', which is a large hat with a wide brim traditionally worn in Mexican culture. The other options, such as candles, balloons, and cap, do not fit this description.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What are air-filled decorations used for parties?

• Candles

• Sombrero

• Balloons

• Flags

Answer explanation

Balloons are popular air-filled decorations for parties, adding color and festivity. Unlike candles, sombreros, or flags, balloons are specifically designed to be inflated and used as decorative elements.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is a tablecloth used for?

• To cover a table, often for special meals.

• To take pictures of people or events.

• To make noise when shaken.

• To write on.

Answer explanation

A tablecloth is primarily used to cover a table, enhancing its appearance and protecting the surface, especially during special meals. The other options do not accurately describe the main purpose of a tablecloth.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What are photographs?

• Hand-held instruments filled with seeds.

• Pictures of people or events.

• A cloth used to cover a table.

• A type of food.

Answer explanation

Photographs are images captured to represent people, events, or scenes. The correct choice, 'Pictures of people or events,' accurately describes what photographs are, distinguishing them from unrelated options.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

What are maracas?

• A type of photograph.

• A cloth used for covering tables.

• Hand-held instruments filled with seeds that make noise when shaken.

• A type of book.

Answer explanation

Maracas are hand-held instruments typically filled with seeds or beads that produce sound when shaken. They are commonly used in various music genres, making the correct choice the one that describes them accurately.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

Match the following items with their common decorative use.

• Often used to decorate and show beauty

• Grass

• Used for shade and structure in landscapes

• Flowers

• Provides a lush green carpet for lawns

• Trees

• Used for texture and color in arrangements

• Leaves

Answer explanation

Flowers are the most colorful plants used for decoration and to enhance beauty, making them the correct choice. Trees, grass, and leaves do not typically provide the same vibrant colors as flowers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5