We Were There Too! Vocabulary Reading Comprehension

What does the word, efficient, mean in the sentence below?

The students did an efficient job cleaning the park after school.

• taking no time

• wasting no time

• working with others

• celebrating with honor

What does the word, organize, mean in the sentence below?

Joseph started to organize his toys on the bookshelf.

• dispose

• magnify

• order

• repair

What does the word, tedious, mean in the sentence below?

Delivering newspapers was a tedious job.

• humble

• marvelous

• reasonable

• tiresome

What does the word, mimic, mean in the sentence below?

Tori's little brother likes to mimic her.

• copy

• dazzle

• tease

• upstage

What does the word, peal, mean in the sentence below?

There was a peal of laughter from the crowd.

• loud sound

• soft whisper

• grating noise

• sudden silence

What does the word, invisible, mean in the sentence below?

The artist drew a picture with invisible ink.

• not seen before

• not able to be seen

• not written clearly

• not close enough to see

What does the word, impatient, mean in the sentence below?

My uncle grew impatient while he waited for the bus.

• confident

• desperate

• obedient

• restless

What does the word, illegal, mean in the sentence below?

It is illegal to drive through a red traffic light.

• not voting for a law

• not according to the law

• not understanding the law

• not a law that has been passed

What does the word, irresponsible, mean in the sentence below?

The student knew she had been irresponsible when she lost her homework.

• not asking for help

• not taking one's time

• not keeping track of time

• not being careful with one's actions

What does the word, impossible, mean in the sentence below?

The climbers thought it would be impossible to reach the top of the mountain.

• not paid attention

• not thought about

• not able to be done

• not given enough time