4th Grade ELA Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word 'anticipate' mean?

• To create something new from scratch.

• To ignore something until it happens.

• To react to something after it occurs.

• To expect or predict something before it happens.

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

• frustrated

• discontent

• joyful

• miserable

What is the antonym of 'difficult'?

• challenging

• complex

• easy

• arduous

Use the word 'enormous' in a sentence.

• The enormous elephant walked gracefully through the savannah.

• The enormous car was parked in the garage.

• The enormous cat slept on the windowsill.

• She bought an enormous sandwich for lunch.

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

• happy or content

• to make happy

• a state of joy

• not or opposite of

Which word is a synonym for 'quick'?

• slow

• sluggish

• lethargic

• swift

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

• full of happiness

• lacking joy

• filled with sorrow

• full of joy

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

• puppycat

• doglet

• puppy

• hound

What does the word 'exhausted' mean?

• Extremely tired or worn out.

• Feeling refreshed and energetic.

• Having a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

• Being in a state of relaxation and calm.

Choose the correct antonym for 'brave': cowardly, strong, fearless.

• submissive

• timid

• cowardly

• weak