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Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Slavery was abolished in the U.S. after the Civil War.
a)
outlawed
b)
exchanged
c)
running
d)
common
2.
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
a)
crosswalks
b)
walkers
c)
stoplights
d)
parrots
3.
The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents’ Night
a)
lose
b)
eat
c)
trade
d)
show
4.
Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.
a)
popular
b)
out-dated
c)
careful
d)
round
5.
After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors.
a)
dark
b)
funny
c)
bright
d)
normal
6.
Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?
a)
many abilities
b)
boring
c)
not skilled
d)
exciting
7.
Animals live in DIVERSE and varied communities. What is the meaning of the word DIVERSE?
 
a)
very different
b)
the same
c)
weird
d)
muggy
8.
Tyler PREDICTED his results for his fantasy football team would win. What does the word PREDICTED mean?
a)
to change
b)
to understand
c)
to tell ahead of time
d)
to kick
9.
What does the word VAST mean in the sentence below?
Dianna has a vast amount of friends in all different cliques in school.
a)
a large amount
b)
a few
c)
only 5
d)
a small amount
10.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
11.

After waiting 3 days for Henry to ask her out, Cassie grew impatient with Henry and decided that she would call him.

a)

patient

b)

lazy

c)

restless

d)

happy

12.

My father believes red napkins bring bad luck. He will be discontent if we use the napkins.

a)

happy

b)

unhappy

c)

angry

d)

confused

13.

Mary becomes irritated quickly when people tease her because she does not like it.

a)

Happy

b)

Angry

c)

Playful

d)

Joyful

14.

When Andy saw the amount of work he had to do before he could see his friends, he became glum.

a)

Angry

b)

Sad

c)

Jealous

d)

Mad

15.

The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story.

When something is authentic, it’s ________.

a)

genuine, or real

b)

carefully written

c)

full of tasty worms

d)

very old

16.

Your plan looks good. I hope it will really work. It’s time to implement it and see if it’s as brilliant as you claim.

An implement means ______________.

a)

instrument

b)

take apart

c)

change

d)

carry out

17.

The home team made sure that the officials were on their side. They won a close game and the championship with many questionable decisions from the officials. However, no one from any other town would accept the winners as legitimate champions.

What does “legitimate” mean?

a)

real

b)

talent

c)

sneaky

d)

good looking

18.
Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?

What does the word "apprehensive" mean? 
a)
worried
b)
angry
c)
excited
d)
in pain
19.
The con man bamboozled the customers by making false promises. 
What does the word "bamboozled" mean? 
a)
surprised
b)
deceived
c)
charmed
d)
angered
20.
“I am going to rescind the permission I gave you to use my toys!” T. J. announced angrily. “I thought you would take good care of them, but I was wrong!” What does "rescind" mean?
a)
repeat
b)
celebrate
c)
cancel
d)
continue
21.
Luis pondered the idea, remaining deep in thought for half a minute or so. What does "pondered" mean?
a)
rejected
b)
laughed at
c)
agreed with
d)
thought about
22.
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. 
What does the word "accolades" mean? 
a)
rejection
b)
shock
c)
disapproval 
d)
praise
23.
The teacher was appalled, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
What does the word "appalled" mean?  
a)
Pleased
b)
Surprised
c)
Frustrated
d)
Disgusted
24.
When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were afraid that the Indians would attack them.  However, the Indians that they encountered were a peaceful and generous tribe.
What does "encountered" mean? 
a)
met
b)
fought
c)
hid from
d)
ignored
25.

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?


The large vase was covered from top to bottom in a hand carved and ornate design. It must have taken weeks, or even months to create!!

a)

simple

b)

beautiful

c)

detailed

26.

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?


Oh don't worry about a trifle problem like losing your phone charger! We have plenty of extras.

a)

little

b)

giant

c)

hopeful

27.

I tried to make my pony jump the stream, but she balked.

a)

forgot

b)

slept

c)

refused

d)

leaped

28.

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

a)

disguised

b)

watchful

c)

superior

d)

youthful

29.

Ms. Hawkins REPRIMANDED a student for throwing paper airplanes in class.

a)

scolded

b)

rewarded

c)

arrested

d)

seated

30.

The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.

a)

entertain

b)

tempt

c)

startle

d)

escape

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