Journeys Fossils: A Peek Into the Past Vocab Quiz

What does the word viewpoint mean in the sentence below?

The candidate clearly stated her viewpoint.

• comment

• education

• position

• regret

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word organize mean in the sentence below?

The fifth graders will organize a clean-up day for the school.

• attend

• consider

• plan

• view

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word persuade mean in the sentence below?

In the story, the turtle tries to persuade the rabbit to have a race.

• astound

• convince

• ignore

• release

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word rural mean in the sentence below?

My aunt and uncle moved away fom the city so they could enjoy rural life.

• country

• diesel

• granite

• public

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word legendary mean in the sentence below?

King Arthur was a legendary ruler.

• civilized

• enterprising

• famous

• intelligent

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the meaning of the sentence below?

For Joel, the test was a piece of cake.

• Took the test after lunch

• Completed several sections on the test

• Answered only a few questions

• Thought the test was easy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of the sentence below?

The highway workers decided to call it a day.

• The workers went home.

• The workers quit their jobs.

• The workers started a new road.

• The workers labored for many hours.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of the sentence below?

Danielle had to use elbow grease to clean her bicycle.

• Ask for help to clean her bicycle

• Had to have more time to clean her bicycle

• Work hard to clean her bicycle

• Use chemicals to clean her bicycle

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of the sentence below?

When Susan yawned, she knew it was time to hit the sack.

• Go to school

• Stop reading

• Clean her room

• Go to bed

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What is the meaning of the sentence below?

Min knew that if he did not step on it, he would miss the bus.

• Hurry up

• Get up on time

• Check the schedule

• Watch where he was going

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4