5th Grade Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Kind and charitable; wishing to do good.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern for others.

• Hostile and aggressive; wishing to cause harm.

• Selfish and greedy; unwilling to help others.

Choose the synonym for 'happy': joyful, sad, angry.

• disappointed

• bored

• frustrated

• joyful

What is the antonym of 'difficult'?

• arduous

• challenging

• easy

• complex

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

• The weather forecast predicts sunny skies.

• I predict that it will rain tomorrow based on the weather forecast.

• I predict that I will eat lunch at noon.

• I predict the outcome of the game after it has ended.

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

• to change

• not or opposite of

• the same as

• to increase

Identify the suffix in the word 'carefully'.

• -ly

• -fully

• -fullying

• -care

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

• Teacher learns from student.

• Teacher and student are equals.

• Teacher evaluates student only.

• Teacher educates student.

Which word means the opposite of 'expand'?

• increase

• enlarge

• amplify

• contract

What does 'enthusiastic' mean?

• Showing indifference or apathy.

• Demonstrating a lack of interest or concern.

• Exhibiting a calm and reserved demeanor.

• Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment or interest.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: She was very ______ about her birthday party (excited, boring, tired).

• indifferent

• disappointed

• confused

• excited