December Word of the Day Quiz

When we walked into the abandoned house, it had a dirty and dull appearance. It was extremely ________. 

• dingy
• compile
• encounter
• scavenger 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The Smith's couldn't wait to renovate after their house had caught fire. What does the word renovate mean? 

• to put together into one list
• to make over again or restore
• to have a strong wish or longing
• expressing much in few words 

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

As Sammy was hiking in the mountains of Azusa, he had a sudden encounter with some unexpected beings.  What does encounter mean? 

• little worth or importance
• a strong desire to achieve a specific goal
• threatening; something bad is about to happen
• an unexpected meeting

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

"Good job Jones! This report was well researched, well written and most importantly, very concise." What does concise mean? 

• to put together into one list
• expressing much in a few words
• a strong desire to achieve a specific goal
• of little worth or importance 

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Which of the following animals is NOT a scavenger? 

• condor
• hyena 
• vulture 
• hummingbird 

Which of the following words means something of little worth or importance? 

• trivial
• dingy
• garland
• yearn 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Currently, the 5th-graders are compiling ideas, reasons, and details in preparation for their first in class informative essay.  What does the word compile mean? 

• expressing much in a few words
• to put together into one item 
• a wreath of flowers or leaves
• a strong desire to achieve a specific goal 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The Olympic Torch radiated through the immense crowd of spectators and fans. What does radiate mean? 

• a wreath of flowers or leaves
• expressing much in a few words
• to give off rays of heat or light
• a place where things meet or cross

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Many people decorate their house with these. What are they? 

• scavengers
• garlands
• renovates
• junctions 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

You must have a strong desire to achieve your goals. You must have ___________if you will be successful in life!

• encounter
• ominous
• ambition
• contemplate 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4