Vocabulary Quiz - February 13th

Ava visited a museum and saw artifacts that were described as "ancient." What does the word "ancient" mean in this context?

• Very new

• Very old; of a long time ago

• Very small

• Very fast

How long is a century?

• Ten years

• Fifty years

• One hundred years

• One thousand years

Which sentence uses the word "compare" correctly?

• My dad asked me to compare the broken door handle.

• Me and my brother compared our report cards to see who had the better grades.

• You can't compare for the test unless you study the material.

• We tried to compare the dog after we came back from the vet.

The little hikers began to descend the hill carefully, one step at a time. What does "descend" mean in this context?

• To go or come down

• To go up

• To stay still

• To move sideways

What is an "entry"?

• A way out

• A way in

• A type of food

• A type of animal

Daniel is decorating his new house. He wants to paint the "interior" of the house. What does "interior" refer to?

• The outside part of the house

• The inside part of the house

• The top part of the house

• The bottom part of the house

Which sentence uses the word "intrude" correctly?

• 1. Don’t intrude in the middle of the quiet noise.

• Please don't intrude on my personal space while I'm working.

• The dog intruded his food bowl.

• She decided to intrude on the cake with her hands.

Choose the sentences that expresses an opinion?

• There are nine planets in the solar system.

• There are 50 states in the United States.

• Clarkdale is the best school in Georgia.

• Mr. Jones teaches 4th grade reading and writing.

What is a "passage" in a written work?

• A picture

• A part of a written work or piece of music

• A title

• A cover

David moved into his new apartment and was pleased to find it was quite spacious. What does "spacious" mean in this context?

• Very crowded

• Having lots of room

• Very dark

• Very noisy