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Word Wall 2020-2021

Total questions: 114

Worksheet time: 6hrs 38mins

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Class
Date
1.

The word avoid means-

a)

not able to be away from

b)

does not like to see someone

c)

has too many things to see

d)

to stay away from someone or something

2.

What does it mean to contrast two topics?

a)

say how they are different

b)

state how they are the same

c)

repeat topics

3.

Comparing two topics means-

a)

learning to watch others

b)

identifying how the two topics are the same

c)

saying how they are different

4.

As it is used in the sentence, the word community means-


I love that our community celebrates chickens and watermelons.

a)

a place you enjoy entertainment

b)

a place that people live in

c)

a place that people are willing to help

d)

a person who is highly skilled

5.

What is the meaning of the word challenging?

a)

unsure

b)

annoyed

c)

honored

d)

hard/difficult

6.

Choose 2 synonyms for the word communication-

a)

talking

b)

writing

c)

finding

d)

making

7.

What is the meaning of the word essential?

a)

unsure

b)

annoyed

c)

drawing

d)

important

8.

Which word means the same as education?

a)

school

b)

organizing

c)

communication

9.

In the sentence, the word eager means?


She was so eager to meet her new baby sister. She could barely contain herself!

a)

allowed

b)

excited

c)

forced

d)

begged

10.

Read the dictionary entry below


rare-

1.not happening often very

2.few of them in the world cooked for a short time


Which meaning best firs the way rare is used in the sentence below?


The white tiger was very rare to see at the zoo.

a)

meaning 1

b)

meaning 2

11.

In the sentence, what does the word improve mean?


We all want to improve our scores with each test we take.

a)

listen to

b)

think about

c)

make better

d)

feel proud of

12.

When an author sequences the story that means?

a)

the author wrote it in order beginning, middle, end

b)

the author used headings

c)

the text is expository

d)

the text is fun to read

13.

Visualizing means-

a)

learned

b)

picture in our brains

c)

wandered

d)

hid

14.

What does the word transportation mean?

a)

moving from one place to another

b)

showing respect

c)

finishing a task

d)

discussing others

15.

What does the word sway mean in the sentence?


The dancers swayed back and forth to the music.

a)

moved

b)

walked

c)

crawled

d)

sang

16.

When a question says CONCLUDE that means-

a)

tell after reading

b)

call after reading

c)

read fast

d)

context clues

17.

What does the word frequent mean?

a)

occurring or happening over and over

b)

laughing a lot

c)

wondering about a topic

18.

A person who is adventurous would be described as-

a)

likes to travel/outgoing

b)

likes food and cooking

c)

likes animals and nature

19.

If a person is curious, they are-

a)

always walking

b)

always wondering

c)

always getting in trouble

d)

always asking to do something

20.

Refuse means-

a)

not willing to do something.

b)

not liking something

c)

not going to a place

d)

not liking your dinner

21.

A synonym for usual is-

a)

normal

b)

easy

c)

eager

d)

compare

22.

Unusual means-

a)

strange/weird

b)

good/excellent

c)

habitat/environment

23.

Genre means-

a)

type of book

b)

text evidence

c)

sentence clues

d)

expository

24.

The word scold means-

a)

is not in trouble

b)

does not like to be in trouble

c)

to tell someone in an angry way they did something wrong

d)

being cold

25.

the word solution means-

a)

highly skilled

b)

willing to help

c)

enjoys working

d)

the answer to the problem

26.

The narrator of the story-

a)

tells the story

b)

is a character in the end

c)

is in only one section of the story

d)

is in an expository text

27.

the word common means-

a)

embarrassed

b)

unsure

c)

normal

d)

agree

28.

When asked about a section of the story that means-

a)

one part of the story

b)

the whole story

c)

the title

d)

the photo

29.

To agree means-

a)

to think or believe the same thing

b)

to looks the same way

c)

to say aloud

d)

to convince somone

30.

The word determined means-

a)

to have a strong desire to do something like making good grades or being good at a sport

b)

thinks things are strange

c)

pleased with good work

d)

worried about making a mistake

31.

recreation means-

a)

seeing something clearly

b)

having fun (hiking,swimming, playing a sport)

c)

continue to work hard

d)

frightened

32.

an opinion is

a)

the opposite of a fact. something someone thinks or believes

b)

feeling embarrassed of how you feel

c)

unwilling to be nice

d)

genre

33.

unusual means-

a)

not usual; strange or weird

b)

wrong

c)

right

d)

before being usual

34.

A synonym for ancient is-

a)

old

b)

wrong

c)

new

d)

right

35.

variety means-

a)

different; all kinds

b)

eager

c)

difficult

d)

risk

36.

supports means-

a)

helps

b)

curious

c)

community

d)

avoid

37.

A volunteer (noun) means-

a)

to help out or work without being paid

doing something to be a good citizen

b)

to answer a question

c)

to be a fireman

d)

to tell a story

38.

The setting of the story means-

a)

the time and place that the story take place

the where and when

b)

the person telling the story

c)

how the author feels

d)

why the story is told

39.

To be generous means to be-

a)

nice to everyone

b)

like something

c)

giving and kind

d)

do something frequently

40.

The word positive means-

a)

having a good attitude

b)

unwilling

c)

confessing

d)

admitting something

41.

Being willing to do something means-

a)

you do it with a good attitude and you want to do it

b)

doing it with a reluctant attitude

42.

The word accomplish means-

a)

achieving a goal

b)

being unwilling to do something

c)

choosing to have a good attitude

d)

making all As

43.

donate means-

a)

give for nothing in return; just to be kind

b)

give to get something back

44.

organize means-

a)

to put something wear it belongs

wear it fits

author's organize text with sub headings/ sub titles

b)

to put something anywhere you want to

45.

introduction

a)

being introduced to something

author's will sometimes do this at the every beginning of a book so you can know about the topic you are reading about

b)

saying goodbye to someone for the last time

author's do this at the end of each book

46.

a synonym (a word that means the SAME) for the word create is-

a)

make

b)

agree

c)

barter

d)

contrast

47.

a synonym (a word that means the SAME) for the word barter is-

a)

trade

b)

improve

c)

curious

d)

eager

48.

The plot of the story means-

a)

everything! the beginning, middle and end

the problem and the solution

think about the PLOT COASTER

b)

the characters and the words (dialogue) that the characters say at the beginning and end of the story

49.

A synonym for the word wise is-

a)

smart and having knowledge

b)

changing your mind

c)

being foolish

50.

When someone has courage they are-

a)

brave

b)

wonderful

c)

bashful

d)

fun

51.

having pride means-

a)

being proud

b)

having courage

52.

traditions are-

a)

something you do over and over

can be something that you do a holidays to celebrate

b)

the language you speak at home and with your friends

53.

analyze means-

a)

think

b)

agree

54.

relief is a feeling of-

a)

feeling better

b)

feel worse

55.

dialogue in a story is-

a)

when characters are talking

b)

characters are doing actions

56.

occurred means-

a)

happened

b)

amused

c)

modern

d)

swift

57.

feeling alarmed means-

a)

feeling surprised or scared

b)

feeling amused or weird

c)

feeling confused or concerned

58.

to mention something means to

a)

say something

b)

do something

c)

share something

59.

the opposite of being serious is-

a)

joking and being playful

b)

being concerned about someone or something

c)

acting like you care a lot about someone or something

60.

history means-

a)

already has happened; in the past

b)

has not happened yet but will

c)

is happening right now; currently

61.

another word for a detail is-

a)

a word

b)

a paragraph

c)

a sentence

62.

specific

a)

clearly defined or identified.

certain

b)

uncertain

63.

highlighting means to

a)

focusing in on

b)

not mentioning

64.

describe means to-

a)

tell

b)

care

c)

walk

65.

extreme means-

a)

reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.

"extreme cold" or "extreme heat"

b)

a softball team that is really good

c)

reaching the highest goal of your life and feeling very good about that achievement

66.

moderate means the same as-

a)

mild;medium

b)

extreme;hot;very bad

67.

provide means-

a)

give

b)

match

c)

modern

68.

explain means the same as-

a)

tell

b)

work

c)

swift

d)

amused

69.

to be amused means to be

a)

entertained; have fun

b)

running fast

c)

being ancient

70.

swift is a synonym for-

a)

fast

b)

Taylor

c)

music

d)

slow

71.

ancient means-

a)

very old

b)

very new

c)

very quick

d)

very bad

72.

modern means the same as-

a)

new

b)

old

c)

fast

d)

quick

73.

the words relieved and relief mean-

a)

to feel better

b)

to feel funny

c)

to feel humorous

d)

to feel serious

74.

the word embarrassed means-

a)

to feel uncomfortable and ashamed

b)

to feel hopeful about a situation

c)

to feel like you may be able to do something you want

d)

to feel determined to achieve a goal

75.

As it is used in the sentence, the word annoyed means-


My brother annoyed me with his singing.

a)

skilled

b)

bothered

76.

As it is used in the sentence, the word disappointed means-


He was disappointed with his grades after not trying very hard.

a)

let down

b)

hesitant

c)

unsure

77.

Using the suffix -less what does the word helpless mean?


She felt helpless when her mom was sick in the hospital.

a)

without being able to help one's self or someone else

b)

being full of helpfulness

78.

A pioneer is-


(think about Little House on the Prairie)

a)

a person that is the first at doing something or being somewhere

b)

a person who is last to be somewhere or do something

79.

A synonym for conflict is-

a)

problem

b)

answer

80.

A synonym for image is-

a)

picture

b)

words

81.

the word local means-

a)

far away

b)

here; near you

82.

Effort means-

a)

trying

b)

not trying

c)

being lazy

83.

what is another word for "detail"

a)

a small sentence or part of the story

b)

a main idea or central idea

84.

the MAIN idea may also be called

a)

central idea

b)

detail

85.

A diagram is-

a)

a picture with labels in an expository text

b)

an illustration in a fictional story

86.

Imagery means

a)

a picture that is created with words (visualizing)

b)

a picture created with a camera

87.

a subtitle can also be called a-

a)

subheading

b)

caption

88.

envy is a feeling of-

a)

jealousy

b)

love

c)

compassion

d)

adventure

89.

He was pleased with his good work.


Pleased means being-

a)

annoyed

b)

satisfied/happy

90.

truthfulness means-

a)

being honest

b)

being dishonest

91.

Justice-

a)

right behavior or treatment

wanting justice means you want people to get what they deserve

b)

wrong behavior in a court room and everyone is found guilty

92.

equality means-

a)

the treatment of people being fair

b)

the treatment of people being unfair

93.

A conclusion in a text-

a)

is the ending paragraph where you introduce characters

b)

is the ending paragraph where you wrap up the text and say goodbye to the reader!

94.

Ordinary means-

a)

normal and nothing special

b)

special and extra fun

c)

unusual

95.

independent means-

a)

by yourself/mature

b)

not being able to do thing on your own

96.

budget-

a)

a plan for your money

b)

a plan for the government

97.

alarmed means feeling-

a)

scared or spooked

b)

a loud sound

98.

sorrow is a feeling of deep-

a)

saddness

b)

madness

99.

wealth means having money or possessions so wealthY with the suffix -Y means-

a)

having a lot of wealth

b)

having a lot of problems

c)

full of money

d)

being rich again

100.

a suggestion is a-

a)

tip in order to be helpful

b)

a hint to tell you the answer

101.

being optimistic means being-

a)

positive

b)

negative

102.

hopeless means-

a)

a feeling of despair; being without hope

b)

a feeling of happiness; having a lot of hope

103.

scarcity means-

a)

not having enough of an item

b)

having too much of an item

104.

observe is a verb that mean-

a)

to listen

b)

to watch

c)

to hear

105.

the theme of a story is-

a)

the lesson/ the moral/ the message

b)

the plot/ character/ setting

106.

Which sentence uses unfortunately correctly?

a)

Unfortunately, the party is going to be fun.

b)

Unfortunately, the party is canceled.

107.

inspire means-

a)

fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

b)

to make someone believe your opinion

108.

if something is necessary it is-

a)

very much not needed

b)

very much needed

109.

to have determination means to-

a)

you do not really care about your goal

b)

you really want to do something and will try really hard

110.

to evaluate means to-

a)

think about carefully

b)

speak about

111.

to admire means to-

a)

think something or someone is really great or beautiful

b)

look at closely and inspect

112.

ordinary is another words for

a)

normal

b)

fun

c)

solution

d)

evaluate

113.

attract-

a)

cause (someone) to have a liking for or interest in something.

"I was attracted to the idea of working for a ballet company"

b)

represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.

114.

to exaggerate means

a)

represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.

b)

regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval.

"I admire your courage"