Caught'ya Vocab list #1

On the first day of school, the Sycamore students were looking sharp. Which definition matches the context?

• raised a half step in pitch

• adapted to cutting or piercing

• involving an abrupt change, especially in direction

• stylish, dressy

The smiling 4th grade teacher welcomed each pupil to class with a wave. Which word is a synonym for pupil?

• iris

• student

• newcomer

• messenger

The classroom was buzzing with ______________ about spring break. Which word BEST completes the sentence?

• dialogue

• speeches

• essays

• insects

Which sentence uses ruckus correctly?

• The parents loved listening to the serene ruckus the children made as they slept.

• The museum guide kicked the visitors out for making a ruckus in the exhibit.

• The sign in the city library requested more ruckus in the reading room.

• The ruckus of the ballet class on stage showed grace and good manners.

The captain inquired about the location of the next game. Which word could replace 'inquired' with a simliar meaning?

• told

• asked

• bragged

• laughed

Which vocabulary word matches the look of someone who has a puzzled or curious facial expression?

• sleepy

• ecstatic

• quizzical

• irritated

The students were mystified to read about the Pacific Northwestern Tree Octopus and its forest habitat. Which word is most similar in meaning to 'mystified'?

• pleased

• frustrated

• relaxed

• confused

Since Susie arrived at school 5 minutes after the bell rang, her attendance was marked as _______________. Which word BEST completes the sentence?

• tardy

• early

• absent

• perfect

Which situation would most closely match someone who is described as observant?

• Marco lost his tennis racket at the park.

• Francois ate 5 hot dogs on the Fourth of July.

• Jermaine won the million dollar lottery.

• Seth noticed a bird's nest built on the fire alarm bell in the hall.

What word could be the closest addition to this list:

girl, young lady, ___________?

• human

• mom

• lass

• child