Quiz 2 for Reading/Spelling

Which word is the opposite of fancy?

• sour

• plain

• small

• quick

After working for several years, Bessie Coleman boarded a ship to France. In a field not far from Paris, she approached a hangar where a man was writing in a book. She said, “I came for flying lessons.” What does the word boarded mean in this paragraph?

• Went into

• Thought about

• Watched closely

• Tried to stop

Other cars slowed down as they passed Lightning McQueen and Mater, looking at the huge bump in the road. Which meaning best matches the way the word passed is used in this paragraph?

• To ignore

• To move by

• To throw or hit a ball at a teammate

• To complete a class with success

Max moistened the sand before building his sandcastle. The word moistened means that the sand was made---

• wet

• firm

• shiny

• bright

Select the correct spelling...

• theyll

• their'll

• they'll

• theywell

Star charts and guidebooks are great resources. You can use these tools to find information about where to look in the night sky to see special stars and planets. Star charts and guidebooks can be found on the Internet or in a library. You can download or copy a star chart and study it before going to a star party. It will help you understand what you are seeing.

What does the word resources mean in the above paragraph?

• where to look

• stars and planets

• what you are seeing

• tools to find information

Which word is the opposite of the word before?

• story

• order

• after

• yesterday

Of course, being eight years old has its own demands. Having a successful, thriving cupcake business doesn’t get Taylor out of going to school or doing homework. She also likes to participate in other activities. As a result, Taylor must carefully manage her time.

What does the word thriving mean in the paragraph?

• Doing well

• Raising prices

• Losing customers

• Moving to a new city

The word permitted means--

• Begged

• Forced

• Needed

• Allowed

Which word is similar to the word mad?

• Sleepy

• Angry

• Glad

• Happy