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Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 5

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a wardrobe?

a)

A type of tall chair that sits up tall and has places for storage.

b)

A tall cupboard or cabinet in which clothes may be hung or stored.

c)

A small table with several drawers that hold things like spoons, forks, and knives.

d)

A type of bed that has several drawers at the bottom to put sweaters, shirts, and pants.

2.

What does the word "inquisitive" mean?

a)

Uninterested and unaware of things that are going on around you.

b)

Eager for knowledge; curious and asking many questions

c)

Silent and quiet; someone that does not want to make waves.

d)

Angry; someone who yells and says mean things to people who get in their way.

3.

What are parcels?

a)

Letters that are mailed from one place to get to another place

b)

Packages that are wrapped and sealed for delivery or transport

c)

Envelopes that are stuffed with papers and different kinds of notes.

d)

Books that are stacked on top of each other that are very heavy and hard to handle.

4.

What does "upheaval" refer to?

a)

A calm situation that occurs outside that will never escalate into a large fight.

b)

A strong or violent change or disturbance in a situation or environment.

c)

A gentle breeze from the ocean that comes in gently and ascends over the land.

d)

A quiet evening at home with the family where memories are shared and acknowledged.

5.

What is rationing?

a)

Giving away free goods and services to people in need provided by a company.

b)

Controlling the amount of goods that people are allowed to have, often during shortages

c)

Buying things in bulk at a large store to save in a cellar for the community.

d)

Selling goods at a discount to help people in need during a troubling time.

6.

What does "imminent" mean?

a)

Something that happended in the past. It is dire situation that will be a part of history.

b)

About to happen; impending; something that is likely to occur very soon

c)

Never going to happen. It will not happen here or there. It will not happen anywhere.

d)

Happening now at this very moment. There is nowhere to run or hide.

7.

What is the meaning of "melancholy"?

a)

A feeling of great joy that comes from thinking of events in the past.

b)

A deep, persistent sadness or gloom; feeling down without a specific reason

c)

A burst of energy that occurs after winning a big game or getting a perfect score on a test.

d)

A sense of excitement that comes from seeing your grandchildren playing outside.

8.

What does geography study?

a)

The study of the history of ancient civilizations like the Mayans and Aztecs.

b)

The study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, and how humans affect and are affected by these

c)

The study of the art of painting the world in graphic colors that look very much like a real globe.

d)

The study of the history of the science of cooking and cooking utensils that saved the world.

9.

What does "reigns" mean?

a)

To dance like a ballerina

b)

To hold royal office; rule as king or queen

c)

To sing like a king or a queen.

d)

To paint like a king, queen, or prince.

10.

What is a mantelpiece?

a)

A type of chair that fits on top of the fireplace that is often used during a celebration or festival.

b)

A structure of wood, stone, or other material above a fireplace, often used for decoration or displaying items

c)

A kind of table that sits in front of the fireplace that people put food and candies on during the holiday season.

d)

A type of bed that is positioned in front of the fireplace where chidlren can sleep on the night before Christmas.

11.

What does "jollification" mean?

a)

The act of sleeping soundly in a firm bed and not waking up until morning.

b)

The act of celebrating; festive merrymaking or cheerful festivity

c)

The act of reading in bed until you finally fall asleep.

d)

The act of writing your thoughts in a journal and never letting anyone read it.

12.

Which of the following is an example of an "upheaval"?

a)

A peaceful picnic

b)

A sudden earthquake

c)

A quiet night at home

d)

A calm sea at night

13.

If something is "imminent," what should you do?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Prepare for it

c)

Forget about it

d)

Laugh at it

14.

Which of the following best describes "melancholy"?

a)

A joyful celebration

b)

A deep, persistent sadness

c)

A burst of laughter

d)

A feeling of hunger

15.

What might you find on a mantelpiece?

a)

A pair of shoes

b)

A decorative clock

c)

A bicycle

d)

A refrigerator