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Word Analysis 2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To find the meaning of the word

"puzzled" a students should look in:

a)

an encyclopedia

b)

an almanac

c)

a dictionary

d)

an atlas

e)

a thesaurus

2.

Which sentence is an opinion?

a)

The capital of Virginia is Richmond.

b)

The Nile River provided soil, water, and transportation for the Egyptians.

c)

Ancient China had the oldest and best civilization in the world.

d)

The native language of ancient Rome was Latin, but the people spoke Greek as well.

3.

Read this dictionary entry


perform 1. To put on a show in public 2. To take action on 3. To complete a task 4. To do something as promised


Jasmin went to a concert with Genesis and saw Demi Levata perform.


In this sentence, which meaning of perform is used?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

4.

Gerald grinned when Mrs. Jones said, "Go put 5 points on the board!"


Which word means the opposite of grinned?

a)

laughed

b)

gleamed

c)

argued

d)

frowned

5.

Dan is excited about going on vacation to the beach with his family.


Which word is a synonym for excited?

a)

angry

b)

thrilled

c)

bored

d)

calm

6.

Read this sentence.


Even though the night was cold, Victoria was warm and cozy in her bed.


Which word has the same vowel sound as cozy?

a)

soft

b)

coach

c)

box

d)

bloom

7.

Which guide words would appear on a dictionary page containing the word "enjoy"?

a)

echo - eighty

b)

effort - either

c)

elbow - enter

d)

elephant - emotion

8.

Select the meaning of rich as used in this sentence.


I could barely finish my slice of Nanny's rich red velvet cake.


rich adj. 1. fortunate 2. expensive 3. flavorful 4. bright

5. funny

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

9.

Read this sentence.


We remembered to pack our toothbrushes for the sleepover.


Which word or words does ed mean the same as it does in remembered?

a)

red

b)

wondered

c)

seed

d)

teddy

e)

tapped

10.

Read this sentence.


In the summer months, the temperature often goes above 90 degrees.


How should the word temperature be divided into syllables?

a)

temp-er-a-ture

b)

tem-per-a-ture

c)

temp-era-ture

d)

tem-per-ature