Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "abundance" mean?

• A quantity that is more than enough

• A small amount

• A type of animal

• A type of plant

What is "compost" used for?

• Fertilizer

• Building materials

• Food

• Clothing

What does "craggy" describe?

• Steep, rugged rocks or cliffs

• Smooth surfaces

• Flat plains

• Sandy beaches

What does "inadequate" mean?

• Less than required

• More than enough

• Perfectly suitable

• Too much

What is "luxury" described as?

• A way of life that gives great comfort or pleasure

• A necessity

• A type of food

• A type of animal

What does "musty" mean?

• Having a stale or moldy odor or taste

• Fresh and clean

• Sweet-smelling

• Spicy

What is "saliva"?

• A colorless liquid in the mouth

• A type of plant

• A type of rock

• A type of animal

What does "scrumptious" mean?

• Very pleasing or delightful, especially to the taste

• Bland and tasteless

• Sour and bitter

• Spicy and hot

What does "scrutinized" mean?

• Looked at or examined closely

• Ignored

• Forgotten

• Lost

What does "tranquility" mean?

• Calm or peacefulness

• Loud noise

• Excitement

• Anger