Phillis's Big Test Vocabulary

Vocabulary

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

________ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Vocabulary

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

• grumble

• gossip

• praise

• criticise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Vocabulary

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

• enemies

• partners

• classmates

• relatives

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

The passage states that reading books helped Phillis learn and memorize the names of important people, places and events. What does the word memorize mean as it is used in the passage?

• repeat

• review

• rehearse

• remember

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to "pass with flying colors?"

• to use colors to take the test

• to pass the test easily or with an exceptionally high score

• to fly high in an airplane

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Vocabulary

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

• peers

• strangers

• coaches

• colleagues

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does the word 'meticulous' mean in the context of Phillis's Big Test?

• Careless

• Thorough

• Quick

• Lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the story, Phillis is described as 'diligent.' What is the best synonym for 'diligent'?

• Lazy

• Hardworking

• Carefree

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'analyze' correctly?

• Phillis decided to analyze the cake before eating it.

• The teacher asked the students to analyze the poem.

• He analyzed his shoes before putting them on.

• She analyzed the weather by looking at the sky.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4