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Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word eventually mean? The damaged fence will be repaired eventually.

a)

next

b)

someday

c)

tomorrow

d)

yesterday

2.

What does the word vertical mean? A vertical line divided the wall into equal halves.

a)

diagonal

b)

up and down

c)

clearly visible

d)

thin and straight

3.

What does the word warily mean? Unsure whether the popcorn was done popping or not, Megan opened the bag warily.

a)

carelessly

b)

cautiously

c)

recklessly

d)

trustingly

4.

What does the word data mean? The data from the experiment proved that lead is heavier than gold.

a)

explanation

b)

information

c)

outline

d)

process

5.

What does the word sensors mean? Some cars have sensors that help the driver park the car without hitting obstacles.

a)

design details

b)

radio antennas

c)

detecting devices

d)

built-in compasses

6.

What does the word effective mean? The medicine was very effective, and the dog's ear infection cleared up quickly.

a)

over an effect

b)

having an effect

c)

needing an effect

d)

reversing an effect

7.

What does the word capitalize mean? The second graders are learning to capitalize the first letter of the first word in each sentence.

a)

benefit from

b)

make a capital

c)

make underlined

d)

cross out a capital

8.

What does the word solidify mean? Will this liquid solidify if we freeze it?

a)

become solid

b)

become warm

c)

lack a solid state

d)

slowly change color

9.

What does the word security mean? Installing a burglar alarm improved the building's security.

a)

vulnerability

b)

ability to secure

c)

lack of being secure

d)

the state of being secure

10.

What does the word beautify mean? The volunteers who planted flowers helped beautify the park.

a)

make beautiful

b)

notice beauty in

c)

imagine beauty in

d)

question the beauty of