Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word mental mean in the sentence below? Caleb had a mental picture of himself giving his speech.

• colorful

• detailed

• in a frame

• in the mind

What does the word record mean in the sentence below? Andrea set a new record by running the race at the fastest speed.

• a promise made to the public

• a goal that will never be reached

• a statistic that has never been beaten

• a problem that has many different solutions

What does the word episodes mean in the sentence below? My grandparents used to listen to episodes of a story that was told on the radio.

• discussions

• legends

• parts

• questions

What does the word developed mean in the sentence below? Marta developed the schedule for her soccer team.

• condensed

• destroyed

• planned

• released

What does the word feature mean in the sentence below? Today's talent show will feature the fifth-grade students.

• educate

• focus on

• appreciate

• consult with

How does the word root aud help the reader understand what audience means in the sentences below? While Janine sang, the audience was silent. When she finished, the crowd stood up and clapped.

• aud means "clap"

• aud means "hear"

• aud means "stand"

• aud means "finish"

How does the word root fract help the reader understand what fraction means in the sentences below? The man broke off a fraction of the biscuit. His dog enjoyed eating the tasty piece.

• fract means "eat"

• fract means "dog"

• fract means "enjoy"

• fract means "break"

How does the word root junct help the reader understand what junction means in the sentences below? The cars went in different directions at the junction. There was a stop sign where the two roads met.

• junct means "car"

• junct means "join"

• junct means "stop"

• junct means "road"

How does the word root port help the reader understand what transported means in the sentences below? The plane transported the people over the ocean. The suitcases were carried in the cargo part of the plane.

• port means "part"

• port means "carry"

• port means "water"

• port means "people"

How does the word root mem help the reader understand what memory means in the sentences below? The children said the poem from memory. They recalled all the words correctly.

• mem means "correct"

• mem means "children"

• mem means "to speak"

• mem means "mindful of"