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Porpoises in Peril Vocabulary quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50mins

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Class
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1.

Read this sentence from Science Squad: Porpoises in Peril.


“Okay, it’s time to formulate a plan,” Jada announced. . . .


What does the word formulate mean in this sentence?

a)

prepare

b)

follow

c)

discuss

d)

practice

2.

Read this sentence from Science Squad: Porpoises in Peril.


He used a thermometer to measure its temperature, and then he also measured the air temperature.


What does the word temperature mean in this sentence?

a)

Health

b)

length

c)

height

d)

warmth

3.

One meaning of the root word temper in temperature is “to make mild.”

A temperate climate would most likely be

a)

varied

b)

very cold

c)

comforatble

d)

very hot

4.

Read this sentence from Science Squad: Porpoises in Peril.


He’s well-known in the precious gems business, and not in a good way.


What does the word precious mean in this sentence?

a)

common

b)

beautiful

c)

colorful

d)

valuable

5.

What word is an antonym of precious?

a)

unwanted

b)

worthless

c)

mean

d)

ugly

6.

Directions: Add an -ed or -ing ending to the underlined word to make it the correct form.


Write the correct form of the underlined word.

Michael smile for the photo.

(a)  

7.

Directions: Add an -ed or -ing ending to the underlined word to make the correct form of the verb.


Write the correct form of the underlined word.

Clara is watch the neighbor’s kids tonight.

(a)  

8.

Directions: Add an -ed or -ing ending to the underlined word to make the correct form of the verb


Write the correct form of the underlined word.

Last month, Josh score in every game.

(a)  

9.

Directions: Add an -ed or -ing ending to the underlined word to make the correct form of the verb


Which form of run tells that the action keeps happening?

(a)  

10.

Directions: Add an -ed or -ing ending to the underlined word to make the correct form of the verb


Which form of wait tells that the action happened yesterday?

(a)