3rd Grade Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word 'happy' mean?

• A feeling of sadness and despair.

• A state of well-being and contentment.

• A state of extreme anger.

• A condition of being bored and uninterested.

Which word is a synonym for 'big'?

• petite

• large

• tiny

• small

What is the antonym of 'hot'?

• tepid

• boiling

• cold

• warm

Use the word 'excited' in a sentence.

• I am excited to eat a sandwich.

• She was excited about the weather yesterday.

• They felt excited after finishing their homework.

• I am excited to go to the concert this weekend.

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

• not happy

• neutral feeling

• somewhat sad

• very happy

Which of the following words means the same as 'fast'?

• delayed

• swift

• slow

• lazy

What is the suffix in the word 'playful'?

• -ful

• -ness

• -ed

• -ing

Choose the correct word: The cat is (sleeping/sleep) on the mat.

• sleepingly

• sleeped

• sleeps

• sleeping

What does the word 'brave' mean?

• Timid; easily frightened or lacking confidence.

• Fearful; avoiding danger or pain.

• Indifferent; lacking concern for danger or pain.

• Courageous; ready to face danger or pain.

Which word is an antonym for 'easy'?

• difficult

• straightforward

• simple

• manageable