Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Fifth Graders

What is the definition of the word "chastised"?

• To praise someone

• To scold or criticize someone

• To ignore someone

• To reward someone

Use the word "sightings" in a sentence.

• The sightings of the rare bird excited the birdwatchers.

• The sightings were very loud and noisy.

• The sightings were delicious and sweet.

• The sightings were very expensive.

What does the word "earnest" mean?

• Joking or playful

• Serious and sincere

• Lazy and uninterested

• Angry and upset

Use the word "desperately" in a sentence.

• She desperately wanted to win the race.

• She desperately laughed at the joke.

• She desperately cooked dinner.

• She desperately painted the wall.

What is the definition of the word "convinced"?

• To doubt something

• To be sure or certain about something

• To forget something

• To dislike something

Explain the meaning of "misperception."

• A correct understanding

• A wrong or incorrect understanding

• A clear vision

• A strong belief

Use the word "hoaxes" in a sentence.

• The hoaxes were very helpful to the community.

• The hoaxes fooled many people into believing false stories.

• The hoaxes were delicious and sweet.

• The hoaxes were very expensive.

What does the word "elusive" mean?

• Easy to find or catch

• Difficult to find or catch

• Very common

• Very large

Use the word "theoretical" in a sentence.

• The theoretical model helped scientists understand the phenomenon.

• The theoretical cake was very tasty.

• The theoretical car was very fast.

• The theoretical book was very long.

Explain the meaning of "encounters."

• Avoiding someone or something

• Meetings or experiences with someone or something

• Destroying something

• Building something