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Word Meaning

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of bore as used in the sentence below?


I don't like doing homework, I know that it will bore me.

a)

calm

b)

tire

c)

excite

d)

help

2.

What is the meaning of greets as used in the sentence below?


He greets me at the doorway each day when I come home from school.

a)

barks

b)

catches

c)

welcomes

d)

surprises

3.

What is the meaning of pronounce as used in the sentence below?


Dr. Seuss used rhyming words because he thought it helped kids pronounce words correctly.

a)

to define

b)

to spell

c)

to say

d)

to learn to write

4.

What is the meaning of echo as used in the sentence below?


Have you ever heard an echo? It is rather spooky the first time you hear an echo.

a)

disappointing

b)

interesting

c)

exciting

d)

scary

5.

The baby rabbits were in a heap or pile.


What is the meaning of heap?

a)

a pile

b)

a tree

c)

a bed

d)

a nest

6.

Grrr...grrr.. the mean bear said at the mouse.


Why did the author use grrr... grrr... in this sentence?

a)

to show what a bear sounds like

b)

to show what a bear looks like

c)

to show what a bear acts like

d)

to show how a bear eats food

7.
Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:
When the cat wants inside, he will paw at the door.
a)
An animal's foot
b)
To scratch or hit
8.
Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:
The campers made a fire to cook their hot dogs.
a)
Burning to produce heat, light, and flames
b)
Tell someone they lost a job
c)
Put into a kiln to make (pottery) hard
9.
Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:
The farmer added a final post to the fence.
a)
To list something for others to view
b)
To mail something
c)
A wooden pole
10.
Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:The wolf pack attacked the zebra.
a)
To place clothing and belongings in a suitcase for a trip
b)
A group of animals
c)
To stuff
d)
A bag used to sling over the shoulders and carry books in
11.
Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:  What's all that racket outside the window?
a)
noise
b)
a device used to hit a tennis ball
12.
Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:  Skeletor put the clay into the mold to make a fossil.
a)
fungus
b)
a frame to change the shape of an object
13.
The thought of eating a rat is ABHORRENT to most people.
a)
fun
b)
horrible
c)
delicious
d)
exciting
14.

What is the definition of the highlighted word?

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.

a)

Pleased

b)

Surprised

c)

Frustrated

d)

Disgusted

15.

Beverages such as juice, water, and soda will be provided at the party.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

food

b)

party

c)

drinks

16.

You must eat nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables to stay healthy.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

unhealthy

b)

healthy

c)

delicious

17.

Our class library has books of many genres including folktales, poetry, and nonfiction.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

library

b)

books

c)

type or sort

18.

The museum displayed ancient artifacts like jewlery, coins, and spears.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

objects made by humans

b)

bodies of water

c)

natural objects

19.

My desk was messy and disorganized this morning, but now it is spotless.


Whatd does the underlined word mean?

a)

untidy

b)

smooth

c)

very clean

20.

Unlike Jack, who is polite, Alex was rude and bad-mannered.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

kind

b)

rude

c)

having good manners

21.

The wooden toy looks fragile. However, it is sturdy and strong.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

well-made

b)

bumpy

c)

weak

22.

Uncle Ross is hilarious. We can't stop laughing at all his jokes and stories.

a)

dull

b)

frightening

c)

funny

23.
The theme of a story is- 
a)
The most important detail. 
b)
A lesson learned from the story. 
c)
plot 
d)
summarizing the text 
24.
The lost campers SWELTERED in the heat of the desert sun.
Sweltered means:
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
25.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to CLARIFY them.
Clarify means:
a)
remove
b)
call
c)
explain
d)
stop
26.
Each student was ALLOTTED two tickets to the dance.
Allotted means:
a)
allowed
b)
joyful 
c)
taken 
d)
fed
27.
Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.
Permit means:
a)
explore
b)
judge
c)
allow
28.
The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.
Tragic means:
a)
fantasy, dream
b)
disastrous, awful
c)
extremely happy
29.
We got a glimpse of the boat as it zipped across the lake.
What does glimpse mean?
a)
stay away
b)
soak with water
c)
quick look
d)
come near
30.

Mrs. Smith was nervous about flying on an airplane. She had never flown before. Her daughter reassured her by telling her that planes are very safe.


The word reassured means:

a)

comforted

b)

reminded

c)

forced

31.

After Lily left home for college, her dad tried to sell the computer games she had played when she was little. However, he soon found they were obsolete.


The word obsolete means:

a)

too easy

b)

out of date

c)

boring

32.

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

33.

A ruler decided that the country would have fair laws. What is the meaning of the word ruler?

a)

measuring tool

b)

unit

c)

leader

d)

subject

34.

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

a)

funny

b)

mean

c)

word

35.

What does the word sparkled mean in the sentence below?


The bright dress sparkled in the sunlight.

a)

shifted

b)

shone

c)

waved

d)

rested

36.

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

37.

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

38.

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

39.

What does the word chuckle mean in the sentence below?


My friends and I started to chuckle during the movie.

a)

Cry

b)

Laugh

c)

Choke

d)

Leave

40.

If a chat between two people becomes heated, the people are--

a)

getting angry

b)

making each other laugh

c)

feeling calm

d)

speaking quietly

41.

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

42.
He diligently stuck to the diet guidelines his doctor laid out for him and he lost 15 pounds. 
a)
constant effort
b)
at half effort
c)
unhappily
d)
lazily
43.
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
44.
Reading glasses magnify small print.
What does magnify mean?
a)
to make larger
b)
to be able to read
c)
to understand
d)
to give a reply
45.
The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president
a)
shyly 
b)
serious 
c)
hungry 
d)
plenty
46.
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
47.
Emma loved her tattered toy. Teddy was almost worn out with ripped edges and holes all over. Emma held Teddy tight when she slept every night.
Infer what the word tattered means. 
a)
brand new
b)
special 
c)
very used
d)
important 
48.
 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 
49.

What does the word peculiar mean in the sentence below?


Allison worried because Avery had been acting peculiar all week.

a)

odd

b)

mean

c)

normal

d)

friendly

50.

If a situation is described as grim, it is--

a)

quite unusual

b)

easily fixed

c)

odd and amusing

d)

very serious

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