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Mod 1 Lesson 12 Wit and Wisdom Vocabulary

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I love to explore my backyard and discover new things.


What is the best definition of the word explore in the sentence above?

a)

to do chores in

b)

to play games in

c)

to do homework in

d)

to look at in detail

2.

The ocean is immense with more water than you can imagine.


What is the best definition of the word immense in the sentence above?

a)

very big

b)

very scary

c)

very wet

d)

very full of fish

3.

The moon is luminous on the water.


What is the best definition of the word luminous in the sentence above?

a)

reflected

b)

glowing

c)

wet

d)

dancing

4.

My son desperately needed a nap.


What is the best definition of the word desperately in the sentence above?

a)

with deep hunger, famished

b)

to get sleepy, exhausted

c)

with extreme urgency, very badly

d)

as a punishment, naughty

5.

The people at the museum have a vast knowledge about painting.


What is the best definition of the word vast in the sentence above?

a)

large

b)

intelligent

c)

collegiate

d)

annoying

6.

The colossal shark was terrifying.


What is the best definition of the word colossal in the sentence above?

a)

scary

b)

very big

c)

hungry

d)

swimming

7.

I revise my work to earn a good grade.


What is the best definition of the word revise in the sentence above?

a)

do a great job the first time

b)

ask my teacher for help

c)

work on a lot

d)

look at again to make better

8.

Boris loomed over Amos when they first met.


What is the best definition of the word loomed in the sentence above?

a)

come into view as a large object

b)

scare because of large size

c)

befriend because of large size

d)

carry because of large size

9.

I love nonfiction books.


What is the best definition of the word nonfiction in the sentence above?

a)

fake

b)

not real

c)

informational

d)

made up

10.

Plants provide animals with the nutrients they need to live.


What is the best definition of the word nutrients in the sentence above?

a)

air that helps you breathe

b)

food that helps you grow

c)

shelter that keeps you safe

d)

water that keeps you hydrated.

11.

I was overwhelmed when I saw all the options in the ice cream shop.


What is the best definition of the word overwhelmed in the sentence above?

a)

overpowered by something

b)

excited about something

c)

happy about something

d)

sad about something

12.

My mom makes me clean every speck of dust in the house.


What is the best definition of the word speck in the sentence above?

a)

a gross amount

b)

really dirty mud

c)

a million things

d)

tiny piece