4th Grade Classroom Vocab Quiz

Agriculture is

• The practice of farming, including cultivation and raising livestock.

• What cows and donkeys eat.

Answer explanation

The correct answer describes agriculture as the practice of farming, which includes both cultivation of crops and raising livestock, making it the most comprehensive definition compared to the other options.

Scarlett is eagerly waiting for her birthday party. This feeling of anticipation is when you are

• looking forward to something

• dreading something

Answer explanation

Scarlett's feeling of anticipation for her birthday party indicates she is excited and eager, which means she is looking forward to something. This aligns with the correct choice, as dreading or waiting for someone does not convey excitement.

Other words for apprentice are

• boss, manager

• trainee, student

Answer explanation

The term 'apprentice' refers to someone who is learning a trade or skill, making 'trainee' and 'student' appropriate synonyms. In contrast, 'boss' and 'manager' imply authority, while 'fried' and 'neighbor' are unrelated.

When Nora decided to acquire a new skill, she wanted to

• ignore an opportunity

• obtain or gain possession of something

Answer explanation

Nora's decision to acquire a new skill indicates her desire to learn and grow. The correct choice, 'obtain or gain possession of something,' reflects her intention to gain new knowledge or abilities.

During a geography class, Scarlett asked her teacher how climate can be defined. The teacher explained that climate is

• the average humidity levels in a month

• the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area

Answer explanation

The correct choice defines climate as the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area, distinguishing it from daily weather fluctuations and short-term humidity levels.

At Ava's birthday party, we blasted ________ (tiny bits of colored paper) into the air in celebration.

Answer explanation

The correct word to fill in the blank is 'confetti', which refers to tiny bits of colored paper often used in celebrations. It fits perfectly in the context of blasting colorful paper into the air at a party.

Olivia had a sudden crave for chocolate cake. Another word for crave is

• reject

• desire

Answer explanation

The word 'crave' means to have a strong desire for something. Therefore, 'desire' is the correct synonym for 'crave', while 'ignore' and 'reject' have opposite meanings.

During a hiking trip, Scarlett reached the crest of a hill. What is a crest?

• The highest point of a chair.

• The highest point of a hill or wave.

Answer explanation

The term 'crest' refers to the highest point of a hill or wave, which aligns with Scarlett reaching the top of the hill. The other options incorrectly describe different points, making the correct choice clear.

James studied ________________ so he could grow healthier fruits and vegetables.

• Agriculture

• Concerns

Answer explanation

James studied agriculture, which is the science of farming, to grow healthier fruits and vegetables. The other options do not relate to farming or improving crop health.

I can't be ____! My mom will be mad that I missed my curfew.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'late' because the speaker is worried about missing their curfew, which implies they cannot afford to be late without upsetting their mom.