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WorksheetsDecember Word of the Day Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 34mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When we walked into the abandoned house, it had a dirty and dull appearance. It was extremely ________.
a)
dingy
b)
compile
c)
encounter
d)
scavenger
2.
The Smith's couldn't wait to renovate after their house had caught fire. What does the word renovate mean?
a)
to put together into one list
b)
to make over again or restore
c)
to have a strong wish or longing
d)
expressing much in few words
3.
As Sammy was hiking in the mountains of Azusa, he had a sudden encounter with some unexpected beings. What does encounter mean?
a)
little worth or importance
b)
a strong desire to achieve a specific goal
c)
threatening; something bad is about to happen
d)
an unexpected meeting
4.
"Good job Jones! This report was well researched, well written and most importantly, very concise." What does concise mean?
a)
to put together into one list
b)
expressing much in a few words
c)
a strong desire to achieve a specific goal
d)
of little worth or importance
5.
Which of the following animals is NOT a scavenger?
a)
condor
b)
hyena
c)
vulture
d)
hummingbird
6.
Which of the following words means something of little worth or importance?
a)
trivial
b)
dingy
c)
garland
d)
yearn
7.
Currently, the 5th-graders are compiling ideas, reasons, and details in preparation for their first in class informative essay. What does the word compile mean?
a)
expressing much in a few words
b)
to put together into one item
c)
a wreath of flowers or leaves
d)
a strong desire to achieve a specific goal
8.
The Olympic Torch radiated through the immense crowd of spectators and fans. What does radiate mean?
a)
a wreath of flowers or leaves
b)
expressing much in a few words
c)
to give off rays of heat or light
d)
a place where things meet or cross
9.
Many people decorate their house with these. What are they?
a)
scavengers
b)
garlands
c)
renovates
d)
junctions
10.
You must have a strong desire to achieve your goals. You must have ___________if you will be successful in life!
a)
encounter
b)
ominous
c)
ambition
d)
contemplate
11.
I don't know Matty, maybe we shouldn't go outside and fly your new kite today. The sky looks like something bad is about to happen. It looks so ________________.
a)
concise
b)
ominous
c)
trivial
d)
encounter
12.
Here in Southern California, we have many freeways where roads cross and meet. These are called:
a)
compiles
b)
junctions
c)
scavengers
d)
garlands
13.
We need to contemplate what we are going to do with the 5th-graders next year. Should they have PE in the morning or in the afternoon? What does contemplate mean?
a)
to consider or think
b)
to have a strong wish or longing for something
c)
a wreath or flowers
d)
of little worth or importance
14.
Mr. Gomez yearns for coffee just the way Dylan yearns for cookies. What does yearn mean?
a)
of little worth or importance
b)
having a dirty or dull appearance
c)
a strong desire to achieve a specific goal
d)
to have a strong with or longing for something
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