2. Vocabulary (iStation, ISAT, Academic)

Which word means the same thing as: Honor (a)  

• respect
• responsible
• guard
• cruel

hit or struck at something (a)  

• batted
• hugged
• fetch
• rustle

Answer explanation

The boy batted the fly away from the watermelon.

made a loud rattling noise (a)  

• buzzed
• clattered
• sniff
• thump

Answer explanation

The pots and pans clattered on the floor.

a swishing or soft cracking noise (a)  

• flutter
• fetch
• rough
• rustle

Answer explanation

The leaves rustled in the breeze.

Choose the synonym for: cruel

• cruel

• mean

• honor

• cruise

Answer explanation

It was cruel to leave the puppy outside in the rain.

Choose a synonym for the word: FORM

• SHAPE

• FORMING

• DESIGN

• FARM

Answer explanation

A triangular form has three sides and three angles.

Which word is a synonym for: DURING

• BETWEEN

• WHILE

• DANCING

• DULCE

Answer explanation

The students cheered during the assembly.

The students cheered while at the assembly.

What is a synonym for the word: BETWEEN

• FAR APART

• DURING

• AMONG

• BENEATH

Answer explanation

The student placed the basket between the desks.

The student placed the basket among the desks.

The bee flew between the flowers.

The bee flew among the flowers.

Choose a synonym for the word: Occur

• haste

• happen

• hold

• house

Answer explanation

The concert is scheduled to occur at noon tomorrow.

The concert is scheduled to happen at noon tomorrow.

Choose the synonym that means: haste

• hurry

• occur

• hate

• Inactivity

Answer explanation

The assignment was messy because the student completed in haste.

The assignment was messy because the student completed it in a hurry.