Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word 'burden' mean in the sentence 'Many older people are afraid to be a burden on their children, so they don't ask for help or money.'?

• a) A heavy load that is difficult to carry

• b) A source of great worry or stress

• d) A person who teaches, especially in a school

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word 'despair' mean in the sentence 'I was filled with despair when I realized the concert was starting and my tickets were at home.'?

• a) A feeling of hopelessness

• b) A feeling of excitement

• d) A feeling of anger

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the word 'dignity' mean in the sentence 'Lorie's father believed in the dignity of hard work.'?

• a) Respect

• b) Characteristic

• c) Honor

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word 'reputation' mean in the sentence 'He has a bad reputation as a leader based on his first term as mayor.'?

• a) A general opinion that someone has earned by their actions.

• b) A course of study.

• c) A person who teaches, especially in a school.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word 'reluctant' mean in the sentence 'I'm afraid of heights, so I was reluctant to go rock climbing.'?

• a) characteristic

• b) terrified

• c) hesitant

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word 'trait' mean in the sentence 'The trait that Andre the Giant was most known for is that he was huge.'?

• a) Characteristic

• c) Change

• d) Honor

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the word 'transform' mean in the sentence 'Inside the cocoon, the caterpillar transformed into something new.'?

• a) Change into something different

• b) Stay the same

• d) Grow larger

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is Mrs. Brady's daughter's name?

• Eleanor

• Emma

• Elyse

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who is the protagonist of a story?

• The "good guy" of the story

• The "bad guy" of the story

• The "funny guy" of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who is the antagonist of the story?

• The "good guy" of the story

• The "bad guy" of the story

• The "funny guy" of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3