Vocabulary Mastery Quiz - 'Tom Appleby Convict Boy'

Daniel found a secret stash of candy in his room. He decided to hoard it instead of sharing. What does the word "hoard" mean?

• To share something with everyone

• To collect and keep a large amount of something, often secretly

• To throw something away

• To use something immediately

Jackson, Benjamin, and Maya are playing a word game! Can you help them choose the sentence that uses the word "occupied" correctly?

• The empty house was occupied by a family last week.

• The dog occupied the ball in the garden.

• She occupied her shoes before leaving.

• The book was occupied on the shelf.

Harper and Mia are working together on a tricky puzzle. When they finally figure it out, they say, "It's resolved!"
What is a synonym for "resolved" in this situation?

• Ignored

• Solved

• Started

• Delayed

Daniel and Jackson were talking about words with opposite meanings. If Daniel says he feels "repulsed" by something, which word would Jackson use to describe the opposite feeling?

• Attracted

• Disgusted

• Pushed away

• Rejected

Sophia heard someone use a word that means "to strongly disapprove of something," but she's not sure how to spell it! Can you help Sophia choose the correct spelling?

• Condemn

• Condem

• Condamn

• Condemnne

Sophia is always earnest when she helps her friends. What does "earnest" mean?

• Not serious

• Very serious and sincere

• Funny and playful

• Uninterested

Benjamin and Avery are exploring a mysterious castle. They come across a door that no one can get through. Which word best describes this door?

• Impenetrable

• Transparent

• Fragile

• Flexible

Ava, Aiden, and Kai just got off a wild roller coaster ride! Which sentence shows how someone might use the word "queasy" after such an adventure?

• After the boat ride, I felt queasy and needed to sit down.

• The queasy dog barked loudly.

• She queasyed her homework.

• The queasy was very tall.

Maya wants to share a secret with Arjun, but she needs to be discreet about it. What is a synonym for "discreet"?

• Obvious

• Careful

• Loud

• Clumsy

Grace watched a feather float gently through the air during science class. Which word best describes what the feather did?

• Wafted

• Sprinted

• Dropped

• Sunk