Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 5

What does the word "suspense" mean?

• A feeling of certainty

• A state of excitement or anxiety about what may happen

• A type of music

• A type of dance

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does it mean to "falsify" something?

• To make something true

• To prove something

• To change something to make it false

• To create something new

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is a "factor"?

• A number that divides another number evenly

• A type of fruit

• A kind of animal

• A type of weather

Tags

CCSS.4.OA.B.4

What is an "effect"?

• A cause of something

• A result or outcome of an action

• A type of food

• A kind of plant

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "formidable" mean?

• Easy to defeat

• Inspiring fear or respect through being large or powerful

• Very small and weak

• Unimportant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "relentlessly" mean?

• In a gentle manner

• Without stopping or giving up

• Occasionally

• With hesitation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What are "musings"?

• Deep thoughts or reflections

• Loud noises

• Quick actions

• Simple tasks

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What does "sentimental" mean?

• Logical and practical

• Having strong emotions or feelings

• Unemotional

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to "prefer" something?

• To dislike something

• To choose or like something better

• To ignore something

• To forget something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "engulf" mean?

• To surround or cover completely

• To lightly touch

• To avoid

• To create

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4