Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 5

What is the definition of the word "flight"?

• A type of bird

• The act of flying or moving through the air

• A type of vehicle

• A journey by car

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence correctly uses the word "toil"?

• The bird took a toil across the sky.

• She toiled in the garden all day, planting flowers.

• The merchant sold his goods at the market.

• The fort was built on a hill.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "merchant" mean?

• A person who travels

• A person who buys and sells goods

• A type of ship

• A place to store goods

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Use the word "fort" in a sentence.

• The fort was a place where soldiers lived and worked.

• The fort flew high in the sky.

• The fort was a type of fruit.

• The fort was a small insect.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of "jabbing"?

• To move slowly

• To poke or thrust abruptly

• To run quickly

• To sing softly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence that uses "captivity" correctly.

• The bird was in captivity and could not fly freely.

• The captivity was a type of dance.

• The captivity was a large mountain.

• The captivity was a delicious meal.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "aggressive" mean?

• Calm and peaceful

• Ready or likely to attack or confront

• Slow and steady

• Quiet and shy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "flight" in this sentence: "The flight of the eagle was majestic as it soared above the mountains."

• A type of bird

• A journey by air

• A type of mountain

• A type of weather

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence uses "toil" correctly?

• The toil was a type of fruit.

• He toiled over his homework for hours.

• The toil was a large animal.

• She toiled the car to the garage.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the definition of "merchant"?

• A person who writes books

• A person who buys and sells goods

• A person who builds houses

• A person who teaches students

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A