Grade 6 Vocabulary Quiz #1: Unit 6 - Time and Place

What is the meaning of the word 'chronological'?

• Arranging events or items in the order in which they occurred

• Putting events in random order

• Arranging events in alphabetical order

• Organizing events based on importance

What is the meaning of the word 'temporary'?

• lasting for only a limited period of time

• endless

• eternal

• permanent

What is the meaning of the word 'location'?

• particular place or position

• a type of animal

• color of the sky

• type of fruit

What is the meaning of the word 'allocate'?

• To erase or delete

• To increase or expand

• To decrease or reduce

• To assign or set aside for a particular purpose

What does the word 'chronically' mean in the sentence: 'She has been chronically late for class'?

• repeatedly or consistently over a long period of time

• rarely

• suddenly

• occasionally

What does the word 'contemporary' mean in the sentence: 'The artist's work is very contemporary'?

• traditional or classic

• modern or current

• old-fashioned or outdated

• historical or ancient

What does the word 'local' mean in the sentence: 'The local bakery is known for its delicious pastries'?

• Distant or far away

• Unfamiliar or unknown

• Nearby or in the immediate area

• Temporary or short-term

What does the word 'dislocate' mean in the sentence: 'The accident caused him to dislocate his shoulder'?

• To put out of place

• To disassemble

• To relocate

• To fix in place

In which of the following sentences does the word 'chronicle' mean to record events in order of time? A) She chronicles her daily activities in her journal. B) The chronicle of the ancient civilization was fascinating. C) He is chronically late for work.

• C) He is chronically late for work.

• A) She chronicles her daily activities in her journal.

• B) The chronicle of the ancient civilization was fascinating.

In which of the following sentences does the word 'chronograph' refer to a device for measuring and recording time? A) She used a chronograph to time her race. B) The chronograph of the historical event was fascinating. C) He is chronically late for work.

• C

• B

• A