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Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

a)

funny

b)

mean

c)

word

4.

I looked at my brother with a glare after he broke my toy. What is the meaning of the word glare?

a)

confusing

b)

dirty look

c)

difficult

5.
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
6.
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
7.
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
8.
We walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark planet? We doubted that. Which word is a synonym of “trepidation”?
a)
movement
b)
worry
c)
enjoyment
d)
laughter
9.
Your uncle wouldn’t even part with a dime to help the kids pay for their trip. That’s just one more example of his penurious ways. In contrast, many people who have much less money have donated a great deal to the cause. What does “penurious” mean?
a)
very old
b)
very wealthy
c)
very humorous
d)
very stingy
10.
The thought of eating a rat is ABHORRENT to most people.
a)
fun
b)
horrible
c)
delicious
d)
exciting
11.

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

12.

Which phrase DOES NOT help the reader understnad the meaning, of word canine?

a)

play fetch

b)

chasing each other around and barking at squirrels

c)

always fell asleep during the car ride home

13.

Zoey loved taking her dog Rufus to the dog park. They would play fetch, run around, and sometimes they would play with the other canines. The canines loved chasing each other around and barking at squirrels. After their trip to the dog park Rufus always fell asleep during the car ride home.


In the paragraph, the word canines means:

a)

Cat

b)

Dog

c)

Squirrel

14.

Crêpes are like thinly cooked pancakes. They are made from wheat flour and stuffed with various fillings. Their popularity in France has led them to become the country’s national dish. Today, they are eaten in many countries outside of France too.

Over time, the art of crêpe making has changed significantly. These treats used to be cooked on cast-iron hot plates over wood fires. Today, however, they can simply be cooked on the stove. As is the case with many other great foods, crêpes have developed around the world into countless varieties. Different countries have added their own twist on the classic crêpe.

Based on clues in the text, what does the word “crêpes” probably mean?

a)

A thick pancake popular only in France

b)

A thin pancake stuffed with a filling

c)

A special type of wheat flour from France

d)

A collection of various fillings

15.

Hip-hop began in the early 1970s in the Bronx of New York City. It comes from many different African-influenced musical styles, including gospel, folk, blues, jazz, and R&B. Hip-hop is more than just a style of music, though. It is a whole culture. There are four main parts of hip-hop culture: DJing, b-boying, graffiti art, and rap music. Together these four pieces have a huge cultural impact. Hip-hop has influenced fashion. It has even helped protest racism and poverty.

Which detail from the text shows the impact of hip-hop?

a)

“[Hip-hop] comes from many different African-influenced musical styles.”

b)

“Hip-hop began in the early 1970s.”

c)

“Hip-hop has influenced fashion. It has even helped protest racism and poverty.”

d)

Together these four pieces have had a huge cultural impact.”