Savvas Poetry Collection Vocabulary

Directions: Read each sentence. Then, choose the best meaning of the underlined word.

1. The artist used vivid colors that made the painting come to life.

• A. boring

• B. faint

• C. bright

• D. weak

Directions: Read each sentence. Then, choose the best meaning of the underlined word.

2. After 40 years of working, Ms. Lopez retired and now spends time gardening.

• started working again

• stopped working

• took a break

• became tired

Directions: Read each sentence. Then, choose the best meaning of the underlined word.

3. Liam trembles with excitement when he opens his birthday presents.

• A. shakes

• B. smiles

• C. talks

• D. sits

Directions: Read each sentence. Then, choose the best meaning of the underlined word.

4. I crinkled the aluminum foil before putting it over the food.

• folded neatly

• wrinkled

• cleaned

• straightened

Directions: Read each sentence. Then, choose the best meaning of the underlined word.

5. The flute’s sound was so melodic that it made the audience close their eyes and smile.

• A. harsh

• B. pleasing

• C. loud

• D. confusing