Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 5

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Careless and indifferent to tasks.

• Quick and hasty in completing work.

• Hardworking and attentive to detail.

• Unfocused and easily distracted.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the synonym for 'enormous': a) tiny b) huge c) average

• insignificant

• moderate

• small

• huge

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is the antonym of 'generous'?

• extravagant

• bountiful

• lavish

• stingy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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

• The frigid air made it difficult to stay outside for long.

• She wore a frigid dress to the party.

• The frigid sun warmed the beach.

• The frigid soup was too hot to eat.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• not or opposite of

• to change

• the same as

• to increase

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the suffix in the word 'carefully'.

• -ly

• -care

• -fully

• -fullying

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is related to 'transport'? a) carry b) build c) create

• invent

• construct

• drive

• carry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does 'abundant' mean?

• Scarce or limited in quantity

• Occasionally available

• Rare or hard to find

• Abundant means plentiful or existing in large quantities.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The sun was so _____ that we needed sunglasses.'

• cold

• dim

• bright

• cloudy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the meaning of 'anticipate' in the context of waiting for something?

• To ignore or overlook something.

• To be indifferent about something.

• To expect or look forward to something.

• To dread or fear something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4