Vocabulary and Contextual Understanding Quiz

What does the word "avalanche" mean?

• A small amount of something rising

• A large amount of something falling

• A gentle breeze

• A quiet sound

Which of the following is an example of an avalanche?

• Leaves falling from a tree

• Snow or ice falling down a mountain

• A bird flying in the sky

• A river flowing

Why are the number of Holocaust survivors dwindling?

• They are moving to other countries

• They are getting younger

• They are older and many have died

• They are increasing in number

What does "malnutrition" mean?

• Having too much food

• Not enough vitamins in the body

• Eating only fruits

• Drinking too much water

Why did Caroline have to divvy up the jobs?

• So that everyone could be involved in the project

• So that she could do everything herself

• So that no one would know about the project

• So that the project would be canceled

Which word means "a large amount of something falling"?

• Dwindling

• Avalanche

• Divvy

• Malnutrition

Which word means "gradually getting smaller"?

• Avalanche

• Divvy

• Dwindling

• Malnutrition

Which word means "not enough vitamins in the body"?

• Divvy

• Avalanche

• Malnutrition

• Dwindling

Which word means "divide up and share"?

• Dwindling

• Avalanche

• Malnutrition

• Divvy

What is an example of something dwindling?

• A tree growing taller

• A river getting wider

• A crowd getting smaller

• A building being constructed