Which statement uses "patience" correctly?

Waiting for the cookies to bake requires patience.

Waiting for the cookies to bake requires anger.

Waiting for the cookies to bake requires speed.

Waiting for the cookies to bake requires noise.

Which sentence uses "requires" correctly?

Building a model airplane requires careful attention.

Building a model airplane requires forgetting instructions.

Building a model airplane requires ignoring details.

Building a model airplane requires rushing.

Which statement uses "minuscule" correctly?

The ant was so minuscule that I could barely see it.

The ant was so huge that I could barely see it.

The ant was so loud that I could barely see it.

The ant was so bright that I could barely see it.

Which sentence uses "manually" correctly?

I had to manually turn each page of the book.

I had to automatically turn each page of the book.

I had to electronically turn each page of the book.

I had to magically turn each page of the book.

Which statement uses "futile" correctly?

Trying to fix the broken vase was futile because it was in too many pieces.

Trying to fix the broken vase was easy because it was in too many pieces.

Trying to fix the broken vase was fun because it was in too many pieces.

Trying to fix the broken vase was quick because it was in too many pieces.

Which sentence uses "delicate" correctly?

The butterfly's wings are very delicate and can be damaged easily.

The butterfly's wings are very strong and can be damaged easily.

The butterfly's wings are very heavy and can be damaged easily.

The butterfly's wings are very loud and can be damaged easily.

Which statement uses "appreciate" correctly?

I appreciate your help with my homework.

I ignore your help with my homework.

I dislike your help with my homework.

I avoid your help with my homework.

Which of the following tasks would most likely be described as "tedious"?

Copying a long list of numbers by hand.

Playing a fun game with friends.

If a job "requires" patience, what does this mean?

You need to be calm and wait without getting upset.

You need to be fast and finish quickly.

You need to be loud and talk a lot.

Which situation best shows the use of "precision"?

Measuring ingredients exactly for a science experiment.

Guessing how much water to use in a recipe.

Why might someone "manually" do a task instead of using a machine?

The task is small or needs careful attention.

Which of these is an example of a "futile" effort?

Trying to fill a bucket with holes with water.

Why might someone "appreciate" a friend's help?

Because the help made a difficult task easier.

Because the help made the task harder.

Because the help was not needed.

If a puzzle is "complex," what does this mean about solving it?

It will take more time and thought to solve.

A teacher wants to "ensure" all students understand the lesson. What should the teacher do?

Check students' understanding and answer their questions.

Move on quickly without checking.

You are given a "damp" towel to dry your hands. What should you do to make it better for drying?

Hang it up to let it dry before using it.

Use it right away even though it is wet.

You are working on a "complex" science project that requires "precision" and "patience." What steps should you take to complete it successfully?

Plan your work carefully, measure everything exactly, and take your time.

Rush through the project and guess the measurements.

Ignore the instructions and finish quickly.

Ask someone else to do it for you.

You are asked to "manually" sort a box of "minuscule" beads. What challenges might you face, and how could you overcome them?

The beads are tiny and hard to pick up, so you could use tweezers and work in a well-lit area.

The beads are large and easy to pick up, so you could use your hands quickly.

The beads are sticky, so you could use water.

The beads are loud, so you could wear earplugs.

Imagine you are given a "delicate" flower arrangement to carry across a room filled with obstacles. What strategy would help you succeed without damaging the flowers?

Move slowly, watch your path carefully, and hold the flowers gently.

Run quickly and hold the flowers tightly.

Toss the flowers over the obstacles.

Ignore the obstacles and walk fast.

Words in Action Quiz

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English

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5th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

L.4.6, L.1.6, RI.3.10

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Whitney Lucas

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30 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses the word "damp" correctly?

The towel was damp after being left in the rain.

The towel was dry after being left in the rain.

The towel was hard after being left in the rain.

The towel was cold after being left in the rain.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best shows the meaning of "ensure"?

I double-checked my work to ensure there were no mistakes.

I ignored my work to ensure there were no mistakes.

I forgot my work to ensure there were no mistakes.

I lost my work to ensure there were no mistakes.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses "precision" in the correct context?

The scientist measured the liquid with great precision.

The scientist measured the liquid with great confusion.

The scientist measured the liquid with great speed.

The scientist measured the liquid with great noise.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement uses "complex" correctly?

The math problem was so complex that it took me an hour to solve.

The math problem was so easy that it took me an hour to solve.

The math problem was so short that it took me an hour to solve.

The math problem was so boring that it took me an hour to solve.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses "tedious" correctly?

Copying the list by hand was a tedious task.

Copying the list by hand was a quick task.

Copying the list by hand was a fun task.

Copying the list by hand was a loud task.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement uses "goodies" in the right way?

The children were excited to receive goodies at the party.

The children were excited to receive chores at the party.

The children were excited to receive homework at the party.

The children were excited to receive tests at the party.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses "showy" correctly?

The peacock's feathers are very showy.

The peacock's feathers are very plain.

The peacock's feathers are very dull.

The peacock's feathers are very short.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

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