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Let's use the Dictionary

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word minimize in paragraph 6 means-

a)

encourage to take action

b)

reduce

c)

change on a regular basis

d)

settle

2.

Look at the dictionary entry for the word entrance.

entrance

  1. permission to come into a place 2. the act of coming in 3. the location or point for coming in 4. the first appearance of an actor in a scene

Which definition best fits the way entrance is used in line 25?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

3.

What is the meaning of the word properties in paragraph 6?

a)

creators

b)

solutions

c)

qualities

d)

customers

4.

Which phrase from paragraphs 5 and 6 helps the reader understand the meaning of gawkiness in paragraph 6?

a)

bowed legs and long arms

b)

play any position

c)

didn't matter

d)

learned to appreciate

5.

In paragraph 25, the word sputtered means-

a)

spoke in a confused way

b)

acted out in an amusing way

c)

made a polite suggestion

d)

moved at a slow pace

6.

Read the dictionary entry below.

strong

  1. muscular 2. consisting of solid material 3. determined 4. moving rapidly or with force

Which definition best fits the way the word strong is used in paragraph 1?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

7.

In paragraph 9, the word weary means-

a)

amused

b)

confused

c)

worried

d)

tired

8.

Which word or words from paragraph 8 help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?

a)

hope you enjoy your reward

b)

ignored the peasant's words

c)

thank you again

d)

good-bye

9.

What does the word remote mean in paragraph 7?

a)

lacking tourist attractions

b)

far from populated areas

c)

difficult to see from a distance

d)

familiar to a particular group of people

10.

The prefix in- helps the reader know that the word insincere in paragraph 18 means-

a)

without understanding

b)

with careful thought

c)

explaining what is meant

d)

not meaning what is said

11.

In paragraph 1, the word culprit means someone who is-

a)

active mostly at night

b)

interested in hunting for treasure

c)

guilty of a wrongful act

d)

extremely annoying to live near

12.

Which of these lines from the poem helps the reader know what the word confounded means in line 7?

a)

Bartholomew just wasn't about to choose

b)

He'd go down to breakfast (a little bit smelly)

c)

He'd end up with yesterday's oatmeal instead

d)

Each hour would bring yet another decision

13.

What is the meaning of the word withholding in paragraph 5?

a)

increasing in amount

b)

punishing harshly

c)

refusing to give

d)

using as one's property

14.

In paragraph 2, the word vital means-

a)

fortunate

b)

common

c)

necessary

d)

permanent

15.

Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand the meaning of thrive?

a)

contains little water

b)

can damage

c)

battered by strong winds

d)

grow well

16.

Which words in paragraph 9 help the reader understand what unearthed means?

a)

were discovered by

b)

diaries belonging to

c)

information to include in

d)

researching the lives

17.

In paragraph 8, the word reluctantly means-

a)

playfully

b)

impatiently

c)

admiringly

d)

unwillingly

18.

Which of the following words from paragraph 6 help the reader understand the meaning of intricate?

a)

detailed and challenging

b)

larger and easier

c)

is understandable

d)

different-shaped

19.

Read this dictionary entry.

strike

  1. to hit with a hand or an object 2. to crash against 3. to affect suddenly 4. to come to an agreement

Which definition best matches the word strike as it is used in paragraph 3?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

20.

Which words from paragraph 18 help the reader know what the word navigate means?

a)

to participate in

b)

around the ship

c)

had no problem

d)

teach your team