Journeys Grade 4: Lesson 30 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word shallow mean in the sentence below?

Fred could see the fish swimming in the shallow pond.

• cold

• not deep

• not clean

• freshwater

What does the word appreciate mean in the sentence below?

Dad will appreciate the good job you did mowing the lawn.

• be thankful for

• pay someone for

• point out the faults with

• ask someone to do more

What does the word informed mean in the sentence below?

The fire chief informed his crew about the new rules.

• asked

• changed

• told

• trained

What does the word effort mean in the sentence below?

It takes a lot of effort to finish a marathon.

• energy

• runners

• talent

• time

What does the word denied mean in the sentence below?

The club denied entry to girls.

• considered

• delayed

• refused

• sponsored

What does the word pitcher mean in the sentence below?

The baseball team's pitcher won an award.

• a photograph

• someone who coaches

• someone who throws a ball

• a container for holding liquid

What does the word violinist mean in the sentence below?

The violinist had a solo in the concert.

• someone who writes music

• someone who plays a violin

• someone who directs a band

• someone who makes violins

What does the word builder mean in the sentence below?

We hired a builder to make the cabinets.

• someone who sells objects

• someone who installs carpets

• someone who builds structures

• someone who works for someone else

What does the word scientist mean in the sentence below?

The scientist did an experiment in her lab.

• someone who works alone

• someone who reads about science

• someone who explores new places

• someone who works in the field of science

What does the word actor mean in the sentence below?

The famous actor has been in many movies.

• someone who acts

• someone who is famous

• someone who directs films

• someone who watches movies