Language Arts Vocabulary Testing

Vocabulary

Parents should always ________ to talk to their children

about their problems.

• do time

• make chores

• do chores

• make time

Vocabulary

My family isn’t wealthy, but if we’re careful with our

money, we’ll get ________.

• by

• along

• back at

• together with

Vocabulary

8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

When a young person does something well, you should ________ them for it.

• grumble

• gossip

• praise

• criticise

Vocabulary

I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.

• enemies

• partners

• classmates

• relatives

Vocabulary

Some people say that ________ are just friends you haven’t met yet.

• peers

• strangers

• coaches

• colleagues

Vocabulary

3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________

while I get dinner ready.

• do your fair share

• put your feet up

• be sick and tired

• run errands

Which word is a synonym for 'elated'?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Tired

Choose the correct sentence:

• He go to the store yesterday.

• He gone to the store yesterday.

• He went to the store yesterday.

• He going to the store yesterday.

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'The sun set over the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. Birds chirped as they settled in for the night, and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves.'

• The passage describes a stormy night.

• The passage describes a sunset scene.

• The passage describes a busy city.

• The passage describes a sunrise.