Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 5

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

• Hardworking and industrious.

Choose the synonym for 'abundant': plentiful, scarce, limited.

• insufficient

• plentiful

• rare

• meager

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• confident

• pessimistic

• hopeful

• realistic

Use 'exemplary' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The exemplary book was left on the shelf.

• He received a medal for his participation in the event.

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

• Her performance was average and did not stand out.

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

• to change completely

• the same as

• not or opposite of

• to increase

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ness

• -ly

• -ing

• -ful

Which word is related to 'educate'?

• mentor

• instruct

• train

• teach

What does 'anxious' mean in the context of waiting for results?

• Being indifferent to the outcome.

• Having a sense of calm and relaxation.

• Feeling excited about the results.

• Feeling worried or uneasy about the outcome.

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher was very _______ about the project.' (enthusiastic, indifferent, apathetic)

• excited

• disinterested

• enthusiastic

• unconcerned

What is the meaning of 'transform'?

• To make something more complex.

• To change in form, appearance, or structure.

• To remove all features from something.

• To keep something exactly the same.