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Unit 2 Vocabulary, Word Study, Conventions

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We enjoyed looking at the nature all around us. Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

a)

tall buildings

b)

colorful cars

c)

beautiful paintings

d)

things not made by people

2.

The seashells had some interesting patterns. Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

a)

sandy dirt

b)

large cracks

c)

bright colors

d)

repeated designs

3.

The sequence of numbers began with 25. Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

a)

addition

b)

combination

c)

series

d)

subtraction

4.

The knitting directions said to repeat the stitch. Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

a)

undo

b)

do again

c)

complete

d)

change each time

5.

Which phrase is a synonym for symmetry in the sentence below? The wings of the butterfly are an example of symmetry.

a)

similar design on two sides

b)

balance and different shape

c)

strength for flight and warmth

d)

different colors and rough texture

6.

Choose the word that has the same VC/V or V/CV syllable pattern as the boldfaced word: limit

a)

button

b)

lion

c)

robin

d)

taken

7.

Choose the word that has the same VC/V or V/CV syllable pattern as the boldfaced word: river

a)

baby

b)

label

c)

poem

d)

second

8.

Choose the word that has the same VC/V or V/CV syllable pattern as the boldfaced word: silent

a)

castle

b)

hotel

c)

lemon

d)

traffic

9.

Choose the word that has the same VC/V or V/CV syllable pattern as the boldfaced word: frozen

a)

bacon

b)

finish

c)

planet

d)

wagon

10.

The word with the same VC/V or V/CV syllable pattern as dragon is —

a)

apron

b)

diet

c)

finish

d)

recess

11.

The flock of birds tried to avoid predators. Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

a)

insects that sting

b)

strong windstorms

c)

animals that eat plants

d)

animals that eat other animals

12.

Some animals require protection from other animals. Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

a)

greeting

b)

safety

c)

signals

d)

welcome

13.

The animal was immune to the snake’s poison. Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

a)

asleep from

b)

not as strong as

c)

not affected by

d)

already sick from

14.

Sharks are one species of fish. Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

a)

carrier

b)

eater

c)

group

d)

hunter

15.

Which word group is a synonym for emerges in this sentence? A bear emerges from its den at the end of winter.

a)

awakens slowly

b)

comes out

c)

roars loudly

d)

sleeps more

16.

Choose the word that has the same sound as the r-controlled vowel in the word: forest

a)

sailor

b)

report

c)

vapor

d)

world

17.

Choose the word that has the same sound as the r-controlled vowel in the word: party

a)

acorn

b)

onboard

c)

target

d)

toward

18.

Choose the word that has the same sound as the r-controlled vowel in the word: explore

a)

carton

b)

order

c)

humor

d)

word

19.

Choose the word that has the same sound as the r-controlled vowel in the word: far

a)

aboard

b)

parking

c)

soar

d)

toward

20.

The word with the same r-controlled vowel sound as sharp is —

a)

beware

b)

carry

c)

nearly

d)

yardwork

21.

Directions: Choose the word that has about the same meaning as the underlined word. The squirrels depended on the oak tree.

a)

climbed

b)

fought

c)

lived

d)

relied

22.

Directions: Choose the word that has about the same meaning as the underlined word. The well-being of baby birds is important to their parents.

a)

feathers

b)

friends

c)

health

d)

nests

23.

Directions: Choose the word that has about the same meaning as the underlined word. A large population of butterflies lives in the field.

a)

group

b)

island

c)

movement

d)

predators

24.

Directions: Choose the word that has about the same meaning as the underlined word. The chipmunks gathered all the available nuts in the park.

a)

lost

b)

large

c)

ready

d)

forgotten

25.

Directions: Read the question. Then choose the best answer. Which phrase is a synonym of the word balance in the sentence below? There was a balance of food sources in the forest.

a)

hidden group

b)

small amount

c)

too many of one kind

d)

enough different types

26.

Choose the words that combine to form the compound word that matches the boldface definition: a place to keep books.

a)

book + end

b)

book + case

c)

book + mark

d)

book + worm

27.

Choose the words that combine to form the compound word that matches the boldface definition: a tree with leaves that do not change color.

a)

tree + top

b)

ever + green

c)

tree + house

d)

wood + land

28.

Choose the words that combine to form the compound word that matches the boldface definition: schoolwork that is meant to be done away from school.

a)

work + book

b)

home + work

c)

work + sheet

d)

school + house

29.

Choose the words that combine to form the compound word that matches the boldface definition: the members of a family.

a)

house + boat

b)

house + plant

c)

house + hold

d)

house + work

30.

Read the question. Then choose the best answer: The words that form a compound word meaning “a place to sleep” are —

a)

sea + bed

b)

up + stairs

c)

bed + room

d)

bed + spread

31.

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word. The snake lived in a forest habitat.

a)

hole

b)

home

c)

building

d)

ranch

32.

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word. The solitary shark lived in the aquarium.

a)

angry

b)

hunting

c)

scary

d)

single

33.

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word. The number of mice multiplied.

a)

lessened

b)

increased

c)

disappeared

d)

stayed the same

34.

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word. The farmer eliminated all the weeds in the pumpkin patch.

a)

saw

b)

found

c)

removed

d)

looked for

35.

Directions: Read the question. Then choose the best answer. Which phrase is a synonym for reintroduced in the sentence below? The gray wolf was reintroduced to the ecosystem.

a)

taken out of

b)

seen often in

c)

never seen in

d)

brought back to

36.

Choose the word that has the same long vowel sound as the boldfaced word: dislike

a)

concrete

b)

excite

c)

displace

d)

keyhole

37.

Choose the word that has the same long vowel sound as the boldfaced word: mistake

a)

athlete

b)

locate

c)

misuse

d)

rewrote

38.

Choose the word that has the same long vowel sound as the boldfaced word: tadpole

a)

alone

b)

polite

c)

pancake

d)

tattle

39.

Choose the word that has the same long vowel sound as the boldfaced word: amuse

a)

centipede

b)

confuse

c)

console

d)

opposite

40.

The word with the same long vowel sound as inhale is —

a)

awake

b)

dispute

c)

welcome

d)

millipede

41.

Many animals survive through interdependence. Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word or phrase.

a)

relying on each other

b)

moving away from each other

c)

fighting over the same land for food

d)

storing their food and then eating it in the winter

42.

Forest animals and plants are part of a food chain. Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word or phrase.

a)

living things that share food with others

b)

living things that communicate with each other

c)

living things that protect their food from others

d)

living things that depend on each other as food sources

43.

Spotted skin can camouflage a frog from its predators. Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word or phrase.

a)

chase

b)

hide

c)

move

d)

scare

44.

Animal adaptations take place over time. Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word or phrase.

a)

food sources

b)

slow movement

c)

changes for survival

d)

interdependent webs

45.

Which phrase is a synonym for biodiversity in the sentence below? There is a great amount of biodiversity in the ocean.

a)

level of water

b)

water movement

c)

change in temperature

d)

many kinds of plants and animals

46.

Choose the word that correctly shortens each boldfaced phrase into a contraction: do not

a)

dont'

b)

don't

c)

don'ot

d)

dono't

47.

Choose the word that correctly shortens each boldfaced phrase into a contraction: you are

a)

youre'

b)

your'e

c)

you're

d)

youre

48.

Choose the word that correctly shortens each boldfaced phrase into a contraction: can not

a)

cant'

b)

can't

c)

cann't

d)

cannot'

49.

Choose the word that correctly shortens each boldfaced phrase into a contraction: that is

a)

thats

b)

tha'ts

c)

that's

d)

thats'

50.

Read the question. Then choose the best answer: The contraction we're combines and shortens —

a)

we are

b)

we here

c)

we were

d)

we where

51.

Write the smaller word or words that combine to form the compound words. Then write the completed compound words. (a)   + corn =

52.

Write the smaller word or words that combine to form the compound words. Then write the completed compound words. foot + (a)   =

53.

Write the smaller word or words that combine to form the compound words. Then write the completed compound words. moon + (a)   =

54.

Write the smaller word or words that combine to form the compound words. Then write the completed compound words. (a)   + sight =

55.

Write the smaller word or words that combine to form the compound words. Then write the completed compound words. air + (a)   =

56.

Write the contraction for "can not".

(a)  

57.

Write the contraction for "are not".

(a)  

58.

Write the contraction for "did not".

(a)  

59.

Write the contraction for "could not".

(a)  

60.

Write the contraction for "will not".

(a)  

61.

Write the contraction for "you have".

(a)  

62.

Write the contraction for "let us".

(a)  

63.

Write the plural noun for each singular noun. desk (a)  

64.

Write the plural noun for each singular noun. lady (a)  

65.

Write the plural noun for each singular noun. mouse (a)  

66.

Write the plural noun for each singular noun. six (a)  

67.

Write the plural noun for each singular noun. glass (a)  

68.

Write the plural noun for each singular noun. goose (a)  

69.

Write S if the underlined noun is singular. Write P if the underlined noun is plural. Carrie has four mice.

(a)  

70.

Write S if the underlined noun is singular. Write P if the underlined noun is plural. She has a pet goose in her yard.

(a)  

71.

Write S if the underlined noun is singular. Write P if the underlined noun is plural. Carrie wants some woolly sheep.

(a)  

72.

Write S if the underlined noun is singular. Write P if the underlined noun is plural. She even wants a deer.

(a)  

73.

to make a connection between two people or things

a)

associate

b)

prefer

c)

features

d)

investigate

74.

to like one thing more than another thing

a)

prefer

b)

associate

c)

avoid

d)

investigate

75.

the details or specific traits of something

a)

features

b)

exposure

c)

investigation

d)

custom

76.

to examine or look closely at something

a)

investigate

b)

avoid

c)

associate

d)

brood

77.

to stay away from a person, place, or thing

a)

avoid

b)

examine

c)

balance

d)

available