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Enrichment Vocabulary Practice

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is a compound word?

a)

afternoon

b)

telephone

c)

snowing

d)

animals

2.

Which word is a compound word?

a)

princess

b)

bathtub

c)

remember

d)

pretest

3.
TRUE or FALSE?
Compound words usually consist of two words (two components).
a)
True
b)
False
4.
TRUE or FALSE?
Compound words are ALWAYS written as one word.
a)
True
b)
False
5.

What's this?

a)

foot ball

b)

football

c)

feetball

d)

footsballs

6.

What's this?

a)

cakepan

b)

potsweet

c)

pancake

d)

pan cake

7.

What's are these?

a)

sunglasses

b)

sun glasses

c)

hot glass

d)

starglasses

8.

Complete the sentence using a compound word:

When I get home I am going to swing in my (a)   .

9.

Identify the compound word:

Miss King is going to need another bookshelf if she keeps buying books.

a)

Miss King

b)

bookshelf

c)

another

d)

buying books

10.
SOMBER
a)
briefly
b)
marking off; different
c)
gloomily dark
d)
uninterrupted
11.
BABBLE
a)
gloomily dark
b)
to utter sounds or words indistinctly
c)
impart; make known
d)
frenzied
12.
COMMUNICATE
a)
impart; make known
b)
settlement of an agreement
c)
moving; adaptable
d)
reciprocal; with respect to the other
13.
COMPLEX
a)
composed of many parts
b)
to wrongly guide
c)
impart; make known
d)
reciprocal; with respect to the other
14.
MOMENTARILY
a)
to wrongly guide
b)
mutual
c)
marking off; different
d)
briefly
15.

TANTALIZED

a)

settlement of an agreement

b)

to torment with something desired but out of reach

c)

berserk

d)

marking off; different

16.

DISTINCTION

a)

uninterrupted

b)

moving; adaptable

c)

marking off; different

d)

to wrongly guide

17.
DEDUCTION
a)
subtraction
b)
mutual
c)
mobile
d)
babble
18.
MUTUAL
a)
frenzied
b)
reciprocal; with respect to the other
c)
gloomily dark
d)
subtraction
19.
MOBILE
a)
moving; adaptable
b)
to wrongly guide
c)
gloomily dark
d)
uninterrupted
20.
ROUTINES
a)
composed of many parts
b)
settlement of an agreement
c)
procedures
d)
subtraction
21.
BERSERK
a)
procedure
b)
for a moment; briefly
c)
impart; make known
d)
frenzied
22.
CONTINUOUSLY
a)
uninterrupted
b)
interrupted
c)
deducting
d)
inducting
23.
COMPROMISE
a)
uninterrupted
b)
settlement of an agreement
c)
disagreement of settlement
d)
frenzied
24.

INTERACT

a)

subtraction

b)

to act on one another

c)

to torment with something desired but out of reach

d)

reciprocal; with respect to the other

25.

To end the separation or isolation of a race, class, or group.

a)

Integrate

b)

Massive Resistance

c)

Sit-in

d)

Segregation

26.

The separation or isolation of a race, class, or group.

a)

Segregation

b)

Integrate

c)

Civil Disobedience

d)

Sit-in

27.

“something that a person wants very much to achieve”

a)

presentable

b)

barren

c)

aspirations

d)

deferred

28.

“a union between people, groups, countries, etc. : a relationship in which people agree to work together”

a)

alliance

b)

compassionate

c)

inalienable

d)

imperfect

29.

“feeling or showing concern for someone who is sick, hurt, poor, etc. : having or showing compassion”

a)

alliance

b)

compassionate

c)

inalienable

d)

imperfect

30.

“an established organization”

a)

institution

b)

inferior

c)

imperfect

d)

compassionate

31.

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in (something) as a way of protesting : to stop using the goods or services of (a company, country, etc.) until changes are made.

a)

segregation

b)

boycott

c)

race

32.

separating people into groups based on race (or skin color). For example black children could not go to school with white children.

a)

segregation

b)

boycott

c)

traumatic

33.

Judging someone before you even meet them based on how they look.

a)

prejudice (pre judge)

b)

segregation

c)

boycott

34.

Something terrible that has long lasting effects

a)

racist

b)

power

c)

traumatic

35.

What is race as it refers to the Civil Rights movement?

a)

a group of humans based on physical appearance

b)

judging someone by what they look like

c)

separating people based on their beliefs

36.

something that you have or are allowed to do because of a law.

a)

equality

b)

rights

c)

rule

37.

When you do this, you say that you think something is wrong or you do something to show that you disagree with something.

a)

protest

b)

yell

c)

equality

38.
a)

Segregation

b)

Civil Rights

c)

Discrimination

d)

Protests

39.
A case involving the rights of an individual.
a)
Criminal
b)
Civil
c)
Appellate
d)
Bench Trial
40.
A case involving the breaking of the law
a)
Criminal
b)
Civil
c)
Appellate
d)
Original
41.
A trial where the verdict is determined by a jury, a group of 12 citizens who determine the outcome of the case
a)
Criminal
b)
Appellate
c)
Original
d)
Jury Trial
42.
Items used to prove fact or truth in a case
a)
subpoena
b)
evidence
c)
Judicial Review
d)
Jurisdiction
43.
The outcome of the case; the decision made by the jury in a jury trial or the judge in a bench trial
a)
Appeal
b)
Verdict
c)
Jurisdiction
d)
Sentence
44.
The highest court in America.  They only hear cases of national importance or cases that deal with the interpretation of the US Constitution
a)
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
b)
General District Court
c)
The Federal Court System
d)
The Supreme Court
45.
a person who knowingly helps another in a crime or wrongdoing
a)
Defendent
b)
Accomplice
c)
Prosecutor
d)
Plaintiff
46.
a minor breaking the rules
a)
premeditated
b)
accomplice
c)
abet
d)
misdemeanor
47.
to plan or think of something beforehand
a)
to premeditate
b)
to facilitate
c)
to aid
d)
to abet
48.
BONUS: Prosecution...
a)
attempts to find the defendant guilty
b)
attempts to find the defendant not guilty
c)
facilitates the trial
d)
delivers the verdict
49.
BONUS: The Defense...
a)
attempts to find the defendant guilty
b)
attempts to find the defendant not guility
c)
facilitates the trial
d)
delivers the verdict
50.
BONUS: The jury is...
a)
A group of citizens selected and sworn, according to the law, to inquire about certain facts about evidence presented to them. 
b)
The person against whom a criminal complaint or indictment is filed: the “accused”. 
c)
Based on those findings, the jury is expected to find the defendant “guilty” or “not guilty”. 
d)
A licensed trial lawyer, hired or appointed to conduct the legal defense of a person accused of a crime and to represent him/her before a court of law
51.

defendant

a)

the person accused of a crime

b)

the person accusing another of a crime

c)

the person who is thinking about a crime

d)

the person who found a dime

52.

Jury of your peers

a)

a jury made up of friends

b)

a jury made up of people of the same race

c)

a jury made up of enemies

d)

a jury made up of a diverse population

53.

justice

a)

loyal

b)

fairness

c)

awareness

d)

bias

54.

innocent until proven guilty

a)

The assumption that the accused is guilty of the crime committed until the prosecution proves otherwise

b)

The assumption that the accused is innocent of the crime committed until the defense attorney proves otherwise

c)

The assumption that the accused is innocent of the crime committed until the prosecution proves otherwise

d)

The assumption that the victim is innocent of the crime committed until the prosecution proves otherwise

55.

Miranda Rights

a)

a type of notification customarily given by the judge to criminal suspects in police custody advising them of their right to silence; that is, their right to refuse to answer questions or provide information to law enforcement or other officials.

b)

a type of notification customarily given by the jury to criminal suspects in police custody advising them of their right to silence; that is, their right to refuse to answer questions or provide information to law enforcement or other officials.

c)

a type of notification customarily given by a medical doctor to criminal suspects in police custody advising them of their right to silence; that is, their right to refuse to answer questions or provide information to law enforcement or other officials.

d)

a type of notification customarily given by police to criminal suspects in police custody advising them of their right to silence; that is, their right to refuse to answer questions or provide information to law enforcement or other officials.

56.

A down payment by which a client hires an attorney to act in his or her behalf

a)

Partner

b)

Retainer

c)

Advance

d)

Locking Fee

57.

This means whatever you to tell your attorney about is private and confidential.

a)

Private

b)

Privilege

c)

Legal malpractice

d)

Disbar

58.
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
a)
Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
b)
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
c)
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
d)
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
59.
The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. 
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 
a)
The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds
b)
It was placed on the endangered species list
c)
It was dying out because of pesticides
d)
The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird
60.
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Soccer is important at the Olympics.
b)
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
c)
Soccer is also called football.
d)
Soccer is played by men and women.
61.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
62.
The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool? 
a)
Sleep during the day and hunt at night
b)
Take a bath in the lake 
c)
Grow thicker fur
d)
Build a new home out of cactus 
63.
My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn.  This story is about __________.
a)
eating treats and popcorn
b)
clowns
c)
going to the circus
d)
lions
64.
Do you enjoy kites?  If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more.  All of this for only $10.95.  Hurry!  Time is limited. 
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?
a)
buy information about sticks and straws.
b)
Buy information about sock puppets.
c)
Buy information about kite making.
d)
Buy a read-to-fly kite.
65.
Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?
a)
The TV is broken.
b)
The bathtub is overflowing.
c)
There is no soap in the bathroom.
d)
The stove was left turned on.
66.
Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got a net. She chased the butterfly. What will happen next?
a)
Mary will try to catch a spider.
b)
Mary will run and play.
c)
Mary will try to catch the butterfly in her net.
d)
Mary will try to catch a moth.
67.

the original person or place from which information comes from

a)

primary source

b)

secondary source

c)

inference

d)

context clues

68.

the tendency to favor one side too much; prejudice

a)

bandwagon

b)

motive

c)

bias

d)

plot

69.

a smooth, easy flow of words in reading

a)

idiom

b)

paraphrase

c)

comprehension

d)

fluency

70.

the reason an author writes a text

a)

author's viewpoint

b)

author's purpose

c)

drama

d)

convey

71.

the words directly before or after the word you are trying to define

a)

main idea

b)

fluency

c)

context clues

d)

paraphrase

72.

off the subject; doesn't belong

a)

inference

b)

irrelevant

c)

motive

d)

flashback

73.

a person, place, or thing that represents something beyond its literal meaning

a)

symbolism

b)

hyperbole

c)

idiom

d)

metaphor

74.

Which sentence is combined correctly?

a)

We read about dinosaurs yesterday and we read about dinosaurs today.

b)

We read about dinosaurs yesterday and today.

75.

Which sentence is combined correctly?

a)

I wrote my notes neatly and I wrote my notes carefully.

b)

I wrote my notes neatly and carefully.

76.

When I read, I should sound like I am talking to a friend.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

77.

If I don't know a word I should -

a)

Skip it and hope that I understand it after I finish the paragraph.

b)

Sound it out. Figure it out. Start the sentence over and read it fluently.

c)

Guess.

d)

Sound out the parts, guess, and move on.

78.

I should try to sound like a robot when I read.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

79.

What is Fluency?

a)

the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression

b)

sounding out words

c)

reading like a robot

d)

skimming a text for answers

80.

What is rate in fluency?

a)

reading the words correctly

b)

how fast or slow you read

c)

reading with feeling and emotion

d)

reading in your head

81.

What is accuracy in fluency?

a)

how fast or slow you read

b)

reading with emotion

c)

reading the words correctly

d)

reading like a robot

82.

What is expression in fluency?

a)

reading with feeling and emotion

b)

reading silently

c)

reading out loud

d)

reading fast or slow

83.

When reading out loud should you do when you see a period at the end of a sentence?

a)

ignore it and keep reading

b)

read with more emotion

c)

pause and take a breath before moving on

d)

stop reading the story completely

84.

Why is fluency important?

a)

it can help us focus on the meaning of the text instead of the words

b)

it can make reading easier

c)

it can add emotion and excitement to a story

d)

all of the above

85.

When you see a question mark at the end of a sentence what should you do?

a)

read it like a robot with no expression

b)

raise you voice a little and read with expression

c)

ignore it and keep reading

d)

ask the teacher a question

86.

If you see an exclamation point at the end of a sentence what does it mean?

a)

that someone is asking a question

b)

that something exciting or important has happened

c)

that it is just a plain boring sentence

d)

that someone made a mistake when writing

87.

What is the goal of practicing fluency?

a)

To read text smoothly with emotion and accuracy

b)

to read words accurately

c)

to read with emotion

d)

to read fast

88.

Fluency means everyone should read at the same pace.

a)

true

b)

false

89.

If you can read fluently, you can understand a text more easily.

a)

true

b)

false

90.

inept : capable ::

a)

smart : intelligent

b)

intelligent : able

c)

ingenious : brilliant

d)

unskilled : ingenious

91.

apparel : shirt ::

a)

book : page

b)

utinsil : fork

c)

shoes : socks

d)

pencil : write

92.

What is a synonym?

a)

The word's ending.

b)

A type of sound that should be heard in a sentence.

c)

A word that has the opposite meaning as another word.

d)

A word that has the same meaning as another word.

93.

What does the prefix anti- mean?

a)

opposite

b)

against

c)

angry

d)

in

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