Vocabulary Skills Quiz for Grade 6

What is the definition of the word "barrier"?

• A sudden movement or shock

• An obstacle that prevents movement or access

• A calculation or estimation

• A collection of valuable items

Use the word "jolt" in a sentence.

• The jolt of the roller coaster made my heart race.

• The jolt was a type of fruit.

• Jolt is a synonym for calm.

• Jolt is a type of barrier.

Which of the following is a synonym for "calculate"?

• Guess

• Compute

• Ignore

• Forget

Identify the antonym of "loot".

• Steal

• Rob

• Return

• Take

Compose a sentence using the word "compose".

• The composer decided to compose a new symphony.

• Compose is a type of fruit.

• Compose means to destroy.

• Compose is a synonym for break.

What does the word "rejoice" mean?

• To feel or show great joy

• To calculate or estimate

• To shrink or wither

• To humiliate or embarrass

Use "considerable" in a sentence.

• The considerable amount of homework took hours to complete.

• Considerable is a type of food.

• Considerable means very small.

• Considerable is a synonym for identical.

Which word is a synonym for "reliable"?

• Untrustworthy

• Dependable

• Inconsistent

• Uncertain

Identify the antonym of "industrious".

• Lazy

• Hardworking

• Diligent

• Busy

Create a sentence using the word "senseless".

• The senseless act of vandalism shocked the community.

• Senseless is a type of plant.

• Senseless means full of sense.

• Senseless is a synonym for industrious.