Vocabulary Skills for 4th Graders

What does the word 'enormous' mean?

• Tiny in comparison

• Moderately sized

• Somewhat large but not significant

• Very large in size or quantity.

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

• bored

• disappointed

• excited

• joyful

What is the antonym of 'difficult'?

• complex

• easy

• challenging

• arduous

Use the word 'excited' in a sentence.

• I am excited to eat a sandwich.

• She was excited about the weather yesterday.

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

• They felt excited after finishing their homework.

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

• very happy

• not happy

• somewhat sad

• neutral feeling

Which word means the opposite of 'fast'?

• rapid

• quick

• slow

• speedy

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

• full of joy

• lacking joy

• overflowing with happiness

• filled with sadness

Find the word that is a synonym for 'help': a) assist b) ignore c) refuse

• hinder

• oppose

• assist

• neglect

What does the word 'predict' mean?

• To declare or indicate in advance what will happen.

• To describe a past event in detail.

• To confirm something that has already happened.

• To guess randomly without any basis.

Use the word 'adventure' in a context that shows its meaning.

• Staying at home and watching TV is a boring adventure that I enjoy.

• Reading a book about adventures is the best way to experience them.

• Eating dinner with friends can be an adventure in cooking.

• Going on a hiking trip through the mountains was an unforgettable adventure that challenged my limits and opened my eyes to nature's beauty.