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Vocabulary Skills

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The main difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus is:

a)

There is no difference

b)

The dictionary tells me the part of speech but the thesaurus uses the word in a sentence

c)

The dictionary gives me the word's definition and the thesaurus gives me synonyms for that word

d)

Dictionaries are more expencsive

2.

Put these words in ABC order.

classic, clasp, clamp, clack

a)

clack, clamp, classic, clasp

b)

classic, clasp, clamp, clack

c)

clack, clamp, clasp, classic

d)

clack, clamp, classic, clasp

3.
Which word comes LAST in ABC order?
orbit, ordain, orca, orange
a)
orbit
b)
ordain
c)
orca
d)
orange
4.

Quincy has not used the most effective word in sentence 30. To improve this sentence, he should change feeling to —

a)

tug

b)

impression

c)

urge

d)

encounter

5.
The movie star’s large and beautiful home was palatial.
a)
ugly
b)
tiny
c)
for dogs
d)
like a palace
6.
The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter.
a)
cold
b)
clean
c)
green
d)
warm
7.

A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.

a)

annoying

b)

able to be heard

c)

loud

d)

creating vapor

8.

She gives me this look of disdain ever since I cut her favorite doll's hair.

a)

hatred

b)

love

c)

sadness

d)

vorpality

9.

Jane got it into her mind that she could get out of studying for any test just by feigning illness the night before the exam.

a)

becoming

b)

sleeping

c)

galumphing

d)

faking

10.

Janie was gratified when the teacher used her project as an example for other classes.

a)

disappointed

b)

happy

c)

embarrassed

d)

burbled

11.
Some areas on earth receive steady rain, but deserts are arid.
What kind of clue was used in the last sentence?
a)
synonym
b)
antonym/comparison
c)
definition
d)
summary
12.
Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby.  They couldn't stop smiling for days. 
a)
Nervous
b)
Discouraged
c)
Exciting
d)
Relieved
13.
Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.

I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.
a)
Finished
b)
Cut short 
c)
Boring
d)
Too long
14.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In Frozen, Prince Hans had lofty expectations for how much control he would have over Arandelle because of his impending marriage to Anna. 
a)
small
b)
shaky
c)
high
d)
lowly
15.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the move Inside Out, Joy was remiss in her duties by keeping Sadness away from the controls. She later realized that Sadness was an equal part of life and allowed her time on the controls. 
a)
neglectful
b)
cautious
c)
justified
d)
intentional
16.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren is very ardent about destroying the rebel forces- some may say it's his life's purpose. 
a)
hateful
b)
passionate
c)
intentional
d)
decisive
17.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos. 
a)
suggested
b)
explained
c)
proved
d)
denied
18.
When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?
a)
Look for clues in the sentence
b)
Ask your teacher
c)
Look it up in the dictionary
d)
Skip it
19.
Read the passage below.  Which word or words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?

The obedient child always followed her mother's requests.  That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.  
a)
Followed her mother's requests
b)
Folded her clothes
c)
Brushed her teeth
d)
That night
20.
Read the passage below.  Which word or words help you understand the meaning of the word transportation in this sentence?

On Thursday afternoon, what kind of transportation will you use, a car or train?
a)
Use
b)
Car or train
c)
Afternoon
d)
Thursday
21.
Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an intruder gets in the house.
An intruder is someone who intrudes. To INTRUDE is to
a)
paint or repair old building.
b)
wear your shoes on the wrong feet
c)
go where you are not wanted or don't belong
d)
make a lot of noise to disrupt the quiet in an area