Vocabulary Skills for 6th Graders

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

Choose the synonym for 'happy': a) sad b) joyful c) angry

• joyful

• bored

• frustrated

• disappointed

What is the antonym of 'difficult'?

• challenging

• complex

• arduous

• easy

Use the word 'exemplary' in a sentence.

• She received criticism for her lack of preparation.

• His performance was mediocre and did not stand out.

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

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

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

• to increase

• to change completely

• not or opposite of

• the same as

Which word is a synonym for 'quick': a) slow b) fast c) lazy?

• fast

• rapid

• sluggish

• slowly

What does the suffix '-ful' mean in the word 'joyful'?

• full of joy

• lacking joy

• filled with sadness

• overflowing with happiness

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

• pharmacist

• surgeon

• nurse

• patient

What does the word 'meticulous' mean?

• Lacking attention to detail.

• Showing great attention to detail.

• Showing indifference to quality.

• Being careless and hasty.

Choose the antonym for 'expand': a) grow b) shrink c) increase

• reduce

• diminish

• shrink

• contract