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Underlined word means

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
It was obvious by the adept moves of the dancer that she had put in a lifetime of practice.
a)
uncontrolled
b)
skilled
c)
boring
d)
inexperienced
2.
 Dad thought they should order 12 pizzas for the party. Mom felt that 8 pizzas was enough. They decided to order 10 pizzas and that was sufficient. Everyone had just enough to eat. 
Infer what the word sufficient means. 
a)
too much
b)
not enough
c)
the right amount 
d)
a bad idea 
3.
It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.
What does brutal mean? 
a)
Harsh
b)
Windy
c)
Gentle
d)
Pleasant
4.
The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president
a)
shyly 
b)
serious 
c)
hungry 
d)
plenty
5.
Sara was feeling apprehensive about the
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions? 
a)
worried
b)
angry
c)
excited
d)
in pain
6.

The grocery bag was light because it was packed with bread and hotdog buns. What is the meaning of the word light?

a)

lamp

b)

not heavy

c)

sunshine

d)

bright

7.

The student replied to the teacher with a witty answer and the class laughed.

a)

funny

b)

mean

c)

word

8.

What does the word boast mean in the sentence below?


Susie does boast about her good grades too much.

a)

to chat

b)

to brag

c)

to study

d)

to complain

9.

What does the word cart mean in the sentence below?


James had to cart all the books to the library.

a)

A vehicle use to move goods

b)

A table with wheels

c)

To remove

d)

To move or carry

10.

What does the word astonish mean in the sentence below?


We wanted to astonish the class with our special project.

a)

Amuse

b)

Scare

c)

Confuse

d)

Amaze

11.

What does the word chuckle mean in the sentence below?

My friends and I started to chuckle during the comedy.

a)

Cry

b)

Laugh

c)

Choke

d)

Leave

12.

A chat between Sarah and her brother becomes heated, they start yelling and screaming at each other

a)

getting angry

b)

making each other laugh

c)

feeling calm

d)

speaking quietly

13.

What does the underlined word mean?


Spencer had studied for hours. He felt prepared for the test.

a)

excited

b)

ready

c)

nervous

d)

pass

14.

After the hurricane hit, the family was in a perilous situation as the flood threatened their lives.


What does perilous mean in the sentence above?

a)

happy

b)

dangerous

c)

courageous

d)

ugly

15.

Choose the word that means the same as the underlined word in the sentence.

Larry put the key into his pouch to keep it safe.

a)

bag

b)

cart

c)

desk

d)

shoe

16.

Choose the word that means the same as the underlined word in the sentence.

The family enjoyed a picnic on the mountainside.

a)

high place

b)

dark cave

c)

beach

d)

outer layer

17.

What does the word autograph mean in the sentence below?


Lacy waited in line for the singer to autograph her picture.

a)

paint

b)

sell

c)

sign

d)

take

18.

What does the word maximum mean in the sentence below?


The bridge had a maximum weight of four tons.

a)

the lowest

b)

the greatest

c)

the weakest

d)

the strongest

19.

Define the underlined word:

Being hungry makes Neil feel cranky.

a)

happy or joyful

b)

sleepy or tired

c)

grouchy or in a bad mood

20.

Define the underlined word:

I took a familiar route from the bus stop to my house so that I would not get lost.

a)

well-known because it was heard or seen before.

b)

an important quality or part of something.

c)

means unusual or strange