Mastering 4th Grade Vocabulary

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

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

• excited

• bored

• joyful

• disappointed

What is the antonym of 'difficult'?

• arduous

• complex

• easy

• challenging

Use the word 'excited' in a sentence.

• They felt excited to go to bed.

• I am excited to start my new job next week.

• I am excited to eat my lunch.

• She was excited about the weather.

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

• somewhat sad

• neutral feeling

• not happy

• very happy

Which word means the opposite of 'generous'?

• lavish

• stingy

• bountiful

• charitable

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

• lacking joy

• filled with sorrow

• full of joy

• full of happiness

Identify the relationship: 'cat' is to 'kitten' as 'dog' is to what?

• hound

• doglet

• puppycat

• puppy

What does the word 'curious' mean?

• Eager to learn or know; inquisitive.

• A feeling of boredom

• Uninterested in learning

• A state of confusion

Choose the correct word: The weather is very (sunny/sunnyly) today.

• sunny

• sunnily

• sunnying

• sunnyest