3.4.4 Reading Quiz

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word:

A mole destroyed Mr. Krauss’s yard.

• completed

• prepared

• ruined

• visited

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word:

The students have the opportunity to earn extra credit.

• a calendar of dates

• chance to improve

• extra step to finish

• promise of success

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word:

Sasha reclaimed the bookshelf from the curb and painted it bright yellow.

• bought

• flattened

• reused

• tossed

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word:

Griffin’s class learned about the importance of sustainability.

• the lack of what you need

• a way of correcting mistakes

• a way of using resources wisely

• the act of trading one thing for another

Read the question. Then choose the best answer: Which word is a synonym of constructed in the sentence below?

The kids constructed a cardboard boat.

• built

• carried

• painted

• sailed

Choose the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence:

The ice cannot bear the weight of all the people.

• create

• support

• a large animal

• a bad-tempered person

Choose the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence:

Katie tried to hide her feelings, but a tear ran down her face.

• a small split

• successful

• a drop of liquid

• two pieces of something

Choose the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence:

Surprisingly, the big box is light.

• cheerful

• not dark

• not heavy

• energy the eye sees

Choose the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence: She did not mean to break the vase.

• average

• stingy

• unkind

• want

Read the question. Then choose the best answer. Which meaning best matches the way the word lap is used in the sentence below?

The young kitten learned to lap water from the bowl.

• circle

• drink

• knees

• pass