Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 5

What is a "garlic bulb"?

• A type of fruit that grows on trees.

• A round, underground part of a garlic plant made up of cloves.

• A type of flower that blooms in the spring.

• A small insect that lives in gardens.

What does the word "seizure" mean?

• A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.

• A type of dance move.

• A tool used for cutting wood.

• A type of bird found in the rainforest.

What does "burst" mean?

• To slowly deflate over time.

• To break open or apart suddenly and violently.

• To grow steadily and gradually.

• To whisper quietly.

What is a "reader"?

• A person who writes books.

• A person who reads or a device used for reading.

• A type of fish found in the ocean.

• A tool used for measuring temperature.

Which of the following best describes a "garlic bulb"?

• A cluster of small, white flowers.

• A group of seeds that grow on a vine.

• A collection of cloves encased in a papery skin.

• A type of mushroom that grows in the forest.

What is a common cause of a "seizure"?

• Eating too much candy.

• A sudden change in weather.

• Abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

• Watching too much television.

What happens when something "bursts"?

• It slowly fades away.

• It becomes stronger and more solid.

• It explodes or breaks open suddenly.

• It changes color.

What might a "reader" use to help them read?

• A hammer.

• A magnifying glass.

• A paintbrush.

• A fishing rod.