Word Meaning Quiz for Third Graders

What does the word "gigantic" mean in the sentence: "The gigantic elephant walked through the forest"?

• Very small

• Very big

• Very fast

• Very quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word "whisper" mean in the sentence: "She had to whisper so she wouldn't wake the baby"?

• Shout loudly

• Speak softly

• Laugh hard

• Sing a song

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

What does the word "drowsy" mean in the sentence: "After lunch, I felt drowsy and wanted to nap"?

• Hungry

• Sleepy

• Excited

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "enormous" mean in the sentence: "The enormous cake was enough for everyone"?

• Very tasty

• Very big

• Very old

• Very expensive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word "glance" mean in the sentence: "He took a quick glance at the clock"?

• A long look

• A quick look

• A loud sound

• A big jump

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

What does the word "shiver" mean in the sentence: "I began to shiver when the cold wind blew"?

• Laugh loudly

• Shake from cold

• Run fast

• Jump high

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "brave" mean in the sentence: "The brave firefighter saved the cat"?

• Scared

• Strong

• Courageous

• Funny

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "delighted" mean in the sentence: "She was delighted with her birthday present"?

• Angry

• Sad

• Happy

• Tired

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "rapidly" mean in the sentence: "The river flowed rapidly after the rain"?

• Slowly

• Quietly

• Quickly

• Carefully

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word "fragile" mean in the sentence: "Be careful, the vase is fragile"?

• Heavy

• Breakable

• Colorful

• Expensive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A