Journeys 5th Grade Lesson 10 Comprehension and Vocab

What does the word resemble mean in this sentence?

Those two trees resemble each other.

• look like

• flake off

• grow near

• depend on

What does the word keen mean in this sentence?

The bat has a keen sense of hearing.

• awkward

• clever

• lazy

• sharp

What does the word mature mean in this sentence?

The puppies will grow and mature as they get older.

• sleep more

• gain friends

• develop fully

• become wiser

What does the word particular mean in this sentence?

We drive a particular route to school every day.

• bumpy

• certain

• gravel

• unknown

What does the word ferocious mean in this sentence?

The little kitten tried to act like a ferocious lion.

• drowsy

• humorous

• imaginary

• savage

What does the word depression mean in this sentence?

When the meteorite fell, it left a deep depression in the Earth.

• bruise

• hollow

• sadness

• trail

What does the word weathered mean in this sentence?

The house weathered the storm with only minor damage to the roof.

• survived

• wore away

• protected against

• supported the weight of

What does the word cleaved mean in this sentence?

Peter cleaved the watermelon into thin slices so that every child could taste the fruit.

• cut apart

• carried over

• stuck together

• passed through

What does the word partake mean in this sentence?

The athlete placed fourth in the triathlon and therefore did not partake in the awards ceremony.

• enjoy

• get rid of

• take part in

• invite others to

What does the word reservations mean in this sentence?

As a new student, Emily had reservations about what to wear to school.

• decided

• kept secret

• not sure about

• already arranged