Vocabulary Space Mentor Texts

What is the best definition of the word "plague" as used in vocabulary?

• A type of flower

• A widespread disease or something that causes trouble

• A musical instrument

• A kind of food

Which word is most similar in meaning (synonym) to "dubious"?

• Certain

• Doubtful

• Helpful

• Clear

What does the word "galaxy" mean?

• A small animal

• A large system of stars, gas, and dust in space

• A type of tree

• A kind of weather

Which of the following is an antonym for "beneficial"?

• Helpful

• Harmful

• Useful

• Advantageous

Which sentence correctly uses the word "administration"?

• The administration organized the school event.

• The administration is a type of fruit.

• She administration her homework quickly.

• The administration barked loudly.

Choose the sentence where "prominent" is used correctly.

• The prominent mountain could be seen from miles away.

• She prominent her homework every night.

• The cake was prominent with chocolate.

• He prominent the ball across the field.

Select the sentence that best shows the meaning of "dubious."

• She was dubious about the story because it sounded unbelievable.

• He was dubious to help his friend with homework.

• The dubious cake tasted delicious.

• The dubious ran quickly down the street.

Which of the following situations best demonstrates something "beneficial"?

• Eating lots of candy every day

• Studying regularly to improve your grades

• Ignoring your homework

• Staying up all night playing video games

A scientist is studying a new "plague" that is affecting crops. What might be a strategic way for the administration to respond to this problem?

• Ignore the problem and hope it goes away

• Develop a plan to research the cause and find a solution to stop the spread

• Tell everyone to stop eating crops

• Blame the weather without taking action

A student wants to become more "prominent" in their school community. Which of the following actions would most likely help them achieve this goal?

• Avoid participating in any school activities

• Volunteer for leadership roles and help organize events

• Stay silent during group discussions

• Ignore their classmates