Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 4

What does the word 'glisten' mean?

• To reflect light without sparkle.

• To shine with a sparkling light.

• To absorb all light.

• To emit a dull glow.

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

• disappointed

• joyful

• frustrated

• bored

What is the antonym of 'brave'?

• audacious

• fearless

• cowardly

• daring

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

• She had to whisper her secrets so that no one else could hear.

• They played music to drown out the noise.

• He wrote a letter to express his feelings.

• She decided to shout her thoughts loudly.

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

• very happy

• not happy

• slightly sad

• emotionally neutral

Identify the suffix in the word 'carefully'.

• -care

• -ly

• -fullying

• -fully

What is the relationship between 'teacher' and 'student'?

• Teacher learns from student.

• Teacher instructs student.

• Teacher and student are equals.

• Student teaches teacher.

Which word means the opposite of 'increase'?

• expand

• decrease

• amplify

• boost

Find a word that means 'to make something better'.

• deteriorate

• neglect

• improve

• worsen

What does 'ancient' mean in the context of history?

• Ancient means a specific year in the past.

• Ancient refers to modern history.

• Ancient means very old, relating to early human history.

• Ancient is synonymous with contemporary.