VocabTest Grade 6 Unit 1 Challenge

What is the meaning of the word "famished"?

• Very tired

• Very hungry

• Very happy

• Very angry

Which word means "to leave someone or something behind"?

• Forsake

• Compress

• Douse

• Expressly

Which of the following is an example of "apparel"?

• A sandwich

• A shirt

• A pencil

• A book

What does the word "immense" mean?

• Very small

• Very large

• Very quick

• Very slow

If someone "denounces" an action, what are they doing?

• Praising it

• Criticizing it publicly

• Ignoring it

• Repeating it

Which pair of words shows a cause and effect relationship?

• Famished : Eat

• Apparel : Wear

• Oaf : Athlete

• Repast : Table

Read the sentence: "The firefighter used a hose to douse the flames." Based on the context, what does "douse" mean?

• Light up

• Put out

• Ignore

• Increase

Which word best completes the sentence? "After the accident, the driver felt a strong sense of ______ about what had happened."

• Ingenious

• Misgiving

• Dispatch

• Gainful

A student reads the sentence: "The oaf stumbled into the room, knocking over a chair." How does the word "oaf" help the reader understand the character's actions?

• It shows the character is very intelligent.

• It suggests the character is clumsy.

• It means the character is very fast.

• It shows the character is very quiet.

You come across the word "ingenious" in a story and think it means "very clever." How could you verify if your guess is correct?

• Ignore the word and keep reading.

• Check the meaning in a dictionary or look for clues in the sentence.

• Ask a friend for their opinion.

• Replace it with any word you like.