WorksheetsLet's use the Dictionary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
The word minimize in paragraph 6 means-
encourage to take action
reduce
change on a regular basis
settle
Look at the dictionary entry for the word entrance.
entrance
- 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?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
What is the meaning of the word properties in paragraph 6?
creators
solutions
qualities
customers
Which phrase from paragraphs 5 and 6 helps the reader understand the meaning of gawkiness in paragraph 6?
bowed legs and long arms
play any position
didn't matter
learned to appreciate
In paragraph 25, the word sputtered means-
spoke in a confused way
acted out in an amusing way
made a polite suggestion
moved at a slow pace
Read the dictionary entry below.
strong
- 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?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
In paragraph 9, the word weary means-
amused
confused
worried
tired
Which word or words from paragraph 8 help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?
hope you enjoy your reward
ignored the peasant's words
thank you again
good-bye
What does the word remote mean in paragraph 7?
lacking tourist attractions
far from populated areas
difficult to see from a distance
familiar to a particular group of people
The prefix in- helps the reader know that the word insincere in paragraph 18 means-
without understanding
with careful thought
explaining what is meant
not meaning what is said
In paragraph 1, the word culprit means someone who is-
active mostly at night
interested in hunting for treasure
guilty of a wrongful act
extremely annoying to live near
Which of these lines from the poem helps the reader know what the word confounded means in line 7?
Bartholomew just wasn't about to choose
He'd go down to breakfast (a little bit smelly)
He'd end up with yesterday's oatmeal instead
Each hour would bring yet another decision
What is the meaning of the word withholding in paragraph 5?
increasing in amount
punishing harshly
refusing to give
using as one's property
In paragraph 2, the word vital means-
fortunate
common
necessary
permanent
Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand the meaning of thrive?
contains little water
can damage
battered by strong winds
grow well
Which words in paragraph 9 help the reader understand what unearthed means?
were discovered by
diaries belonging to
information to include in
researching the lives
In paragraph 8, the word reluctantly means-
playfully
impatiently
admiringly
unwillingly
Which of the following words from paragraph 6 help the reader understand the meaning of intricate?
detailed and challenging
larger and easier
is understandable
different-shaped
Read this dictionary entry.
strike
- 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?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
Which words from paragraph 18 help the reader know what the word navigate means?
to participate in
around the ship
had no problem
teach your team
