Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 5

What does the word "ransacked" mean in the context of someone searching through a room?

• To clean up neatly

• To search thoroughly and messily

• To organize carefully

• To ignore completely

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "outskirts."

• The outskirts of the cake were the most delicious part.

• The outskirts of the city are often less crowded than the center.

• The outskirts of the book were missing.

• The outskirts of the ocean are very deep.

Which of the following best defines "precious"?

• Common and ordinary

• Of great value or worth

• Easily replaceable

• Unimportant

In which sentence is the word "authorities" used correctly?

• The authorities of the cake were very sweet.

• The authorities decided to close the park for safety reasons.

• The authorities of the book were very interesting.

• The authorities of the ocean are very deep.

What does "ruthless" mean when describing a person's behavior?

• Kind and gentle

• Without pity or compassion

• Full of joy

• Easily frightened

Select the sentence that uses "ignited" correctly.

• The candle ignited the room with darkness.

• The match ignited the firewood quickly.

• The water ignited the fire.

• The snow ignited the cold.

What is a "hybrid" in the context of plants or animals?

• A purebred species

• A mix of two different species

• A single type of plant

• An extinct species

Which sentence correctly uses the word "synthetic"?

• The synthetic fabric was made from natural cotton.

• The synthetic material was created in a laboratory.

• The synthetic fruit grew on the tree.

• The synthetic water was fresh from the spring.

What does "exhaust" mean when referring to a car?

• The part that makes the car go faster

• The system that releases waste gases

• The part that holds the fuel

• The system that controls the brakes

Choose the sentence that uses "physics" correctly.

• Physics is the study of living organisms.

• Physics helps us understand how forces and energy work.

• Physics is a type of music.

• Physics is a form of art.