Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 6

What is a "scythe" primarily used for?

• To dig holes

• To cut crops

• To plant seeds

• To water plants

What does the term "reaping" mean?

• To plant seeds

• To gather a crop

• To water plants

• To dig soil

Which word describes a strong feeling that something unpleasant is about to happen?

• Capricious

• Premonition

• Forlorn

• Sympathetic

What does "capricious" mean?

• Predictable and steady

• Unpredictable and changeable

• Sad and lonely

• Kind and friendly

Which word describes someone who is very sad and lonely?

• Cordial

• Forlorn

• Sympathetic

• Nimble

What does "sympathetic" mean?

• Feeling pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

• Quick and light in movement

• A guiding signal

• A small suitcase

What is a "beacon" used for?

• To store clothes

• As a guiding or warning signal

• To cut crops

• To house soldiers

What does "cordial" mean?

• Sad and lonely

• Kind and friendly

• Quick and light in movement

• A sudden muscle contraction

What are "rafters" in a building?

• The foundation of a building

• The upper framework of beams beneath a roof

• A small suitcase

• A guiding signal

What is a "valise"?

• A large trunk

• A small suitcase or bag

• A type of fabric

• A building for soldiers