Grade 6 Vocabulary Quiz

In which sentence is "distort" used correctly?

• She tried to distort her voice to sound like a monster.

• The painting was so beautiful, it could distort the truth.

• He was able to distort the cake into a perfect circle.

• The weather was distort all week long.

If someone is "dumbfounded," they are:

• Angry and upset

• Confused and lost

• Surprised and speechless

• Happy and excited

"Extinct" refers to:

• Something that is currently active

• Something that is no longer in existence

• Something that is growing

• Something that is very common

Which of the following describes "inevitable"?

• Unlikely to happen

• Uncertain and unpredictable

• Sure to happen

• Optional and avoidable

What does "meteoric" describe?

• A slow and steady process

• A sudden and temporary rise

• A bright and shining star

• A regular occurrence

Which sentence uses the word "parody" correctly?

• The athlete won a parody for his performance.

• The parody of the song made everyone laugh.

• She took a parody of her homework to class.

• The weather was parody all week long.

What does the verb "rend" mean?

• To fix something

• To tear apart

• To build up

• To create

"Rummage" can mean:

• To search through

• To arrange neatly

• To collect items

• To ignore completely

Which of the following describes "vandalism"?

• Helping to build something new

• Deliberate destruction of property

• Repairing something broken

• Painting a mural

If someone uses an "alias," they are:

• Hiding their identity

• Showing their true self

• Making a new friend

• Starting a new job