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Vocabulary Test (9/8-9/12/2025)

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1-10.

A Creative Journey

One sunny afternoon, I decided to take on a new challenge. I wanted to create a customized skateboard that reflected my personality. I had always admired the way some skaters could perform tricks with style and spunk. I imagined that my skateboard would be different from any other; it would truly represent me.

As I gathered my materials, I had a sudden realization. I needed to plan carefully. I couldn't just throw things together and expect it to turn out well. I wanted my skateboard to be enhanced with colorful designs and stickers. But I also had to remember that it needed to be functional. After all, a skateboard isn't just for looks; it has to work too!

The first step was to choose the base of my skateboard. I spent a lot of time looking at different boards in the shop. Each one had its own variation of shapes and colors. Some were wide, while others were narrow. I finally picked a fair-looking board that was light but sturdy. It had pale complexion to its color that I thought would look awesome once I added my designs.

Next, I went home and started sketching out ideas for the graphics. I wanted to incorporate symbols that represented my interests, like music and sports. As I was drawing, I made an oversight – I forgot to leave space for the wheels! I quickly corrected my mistake, adding in the areas where the wheels would go. This clarification helped me see the skateboard more clearly.

Once my designs were ready, I began painting. It took a lot of patience, but I persevered, knowing that my hard work would pay off. I used bright colors that popped against the blue background. Each stroke of the brush filled me with excitement. I felt like an artist creating a masterpiece, and my spunk was shining through with every detail.

After the paint dried, I added stickers that I had collected over the years. These stickers were like little pieces of my life, each telling a story. When I finished, I stepped back to admire my work. The skateboard was not just a board anymore; it was a reflection of who I was.

Finally, it was time to test it out. I took the skateboard to the park, feeling a bit nervous, like an astrologer on their first expedition. What if I fell? What if I couldn't do the tricks I had imagined? But I took a deep breath and hopped on. To my surprise, I felt a rush of joy as I glided smoothly across the pavement. My skateboard was everything I hoped it would be.

As I practiced my tricks, I realized something important. It wasn't just about the skateboard; it was about the journey of creating it. I learned to embrace my creativity and to push through challenges. This experience taught me that with a little spunk and perseverance, I could accomplish anything I set my mind to.

In the end, my customized skateboard became a symbol of my determination. It reminded me that every mistake, like the oversight I made when I forgot the wheels, was just another step in the learning process. The journey of creating something unique is just as important as the final product. And that is a lesson I will carry with me in everything I do.

1.

In the story, the skateboard was described as customized to represent the narrator’s personality. Which sentence BEST shows what "customized" means in this context?

a)

The skateboard was built according to the narrator’s unique choices.

b)

The skateboard looked exactly the same as all the others.

c)

The skateboard was borrowed from a friend for the afternoon.

d)

The skateboard was too heavy to use for tricks.

2.

The narrator had a sudden realization while gathering materials. Based on the story, which of the following BEST explains this realization?

a)

They decided the skateboard should be very expensive.

b)

They understood they needed to plan carefully, not just rush.

c)

They discovered skateboards are only for professionals.

d)

They noticed their skateboard was missing its wheels.

3.

The narrator persevered while painting the board. Which of the following situations shows the SAME kind of perseverance?

a)

A student erases their math problem because they made a mistake.

b)

A gamer gives up when the level is too hard.

c)

A runner keeps practicing every day even after losing several races.

d)

A reader skips difficult pages in a book.

4.

The narrator felt their spunk was shining through the artwork. Using context clues, what does “spunk” most nearly mean?

a)

Fear of trying new things

b)

Energy and liveliness in style

c)

Carelessness about appearance

d)

Nervousness about being judged

5.

The narrator wanted the skateboard to be enhanced with colorful designs. Which choice BEST matches the meaning of “enhanced”?

a)

To make worse or less useful

b)

To decorate or improve with details

c)

To cover up mistakes so no one notices

d)

To leave unchanged for safety reasons

6.

“The first step was to choose the base of my skateboard. I spent a lot of time looking at different boards in the shop. Each one had its own variation of shapes and colors. Some were wide, while others were narrow. I finally picked a fair-looking board that was light but sturdy. It had pale complexion to its color that I thought would look awesome once I added my designs.”

Based on this excerpt, what is the BEST meaning of “fair” in this context?

a)
too small for skating
b)
too heavy to use
c)
acceptable or satisfactory in appearance
d)
unattractive or ugly
7.

Read the excerpt from the text below:

Next, I went home and started sketching out ideas for the graphics. I wanted to incorporate symbols that represented my interests, like music and sports. As I was drawing, I made an oversight – I forgot to leave space for the wheels! I quickly corrected my mistake, adding in the areas where the wheels would go. This clarification helped me see the skateboard more clearly.


What context clues in this passage help you identify the meaning of the word "oversight" as it is used in this passage?

a)

It is a type of graphic design technique; I know this because the narrator says "I went home and started sketching out ideas for the graphics".

b)

It is an error; I know this because the narrator says it "represented my interests" and it was "adding in the areas where the wheels would go".

c)

It is a clarification; I know this because the narrator says that it "helped me see the skateboard more clearly".

d)

It is an error; I know this because the narrator says "I quickly corrected my mistake".

8.

Read the excerpt from the text below:

Next, I went home and started sketching out ideas for the graphics. I wanted to incorporate symbols that represented my interests, like music and sports. As I was drawing, I made an oversight – I forgot to leave space for the wheels! I quickly corrected my mistake, adding in the areas where the wheels would go. This clarification helped me see the skateboard more clearly.

The narrator added a clarification to the sketch after noticing a mistake. What is the BEST explanation of the meaning of clarification using context clues from the passage?

a)
Clarification means adding more symbols without correcting any mistakes.
b)

Clarification refers to the initial idea before any changes were made.

c)
Clarification is about removing details to simplify the sketch.
d)

Clarification means correcting a mistake and adding details to improve understanding.

9.

In the story, the narrator said they felt nervous “like an astrologer on their first expedition.” What does this comparison suggest about the narrator’s feelings?

a)

They were calmly confident, like someone who has done this many times before.

b)

They felt unsure and cautious, like someone exploring something new.

c)

They were predicting the future by looking at stars and planets.

d)

They already knew exactly what would happen when they tried the skateboard.

10.

At the shop, the narrator saw skateboards with a variation of shapes and colors. What does "variation" mean in this context?

a)

All the boards looked exactly the same.

b)

The boards were missing important parts.

c)

There were differences among the boards’ shapes and colors.

d)

The shop only sold one type of skateboard.