Mastering Grade 6 Vocabulary

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the synonym for 'happy': joyful, sad, angry.

• discontent

• miserable

• joyful

• frustrated

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is the antonym of 'difficult'?

• easy

• challenging

• arduous

• complex

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use the word 'exemplary' in a sentence.

• She received criticism for her lack of preparation.

• The team's effort was below average and disappointing.

• Her exemplary performance in the competition earned her a scholarship.

• His performance was mediocre and did not stand out.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• not or opposite of

• to increase

• the same as

• to change completely

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word means the same as 'quickly': slowly, rapidly, quietly?

• slowly

• quietly

• gradually

• rapidly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is the suffix in the word 'happiness'?

• -ful

• -ing

• -ment

• -ness

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the relationship: 'teacher' is to 'student' as 'doctor' is to _____.

• pharmacist

• surgeon

• nurse

• patient

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the word 'meticulous' mean?

• Showing great attention to detail.

• Showing indifference to accuracy.

• Lacking attention to detail.

• Being careless and hasty.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the correct antonym for 'generous': selfish, kind, giving.

• selfish

• altruistic

• benevolent

• charitable

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B