Wit & Wisdom Module 2 Assessment 34B Vocabulary Quiz Practice

What does the idiom "castles in the air" most likely mean?

• Actual medieval buildings

• Dreams or plans that are impractical and unlikely to happen

• A type of cloud formation

• Sand structures on a beach

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "conspicuous" most likely mean in the sentence "The gift in Milo's room is conspicuous"?

• Hidden from view

• Clearly visible or attracting attention

• Extremely small and difficult to see

• Wrapped in colorful paper

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

What does the word "corrupts" most likely mean in the phrase "Power corrupts"?

• Cleanses

• Improves moral values

• Causes someone to become dishonest or immoral

• Strengthens

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "diction" most likely mean in the sentence "Diction is important when speaking and writing"?

• The plot of a story

• The use of words and phrases in speech or writing

• The handwriting style

• The length of a written work

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word "din" most likely mean in the sentence "Milo's teacher tells him to stop the awful din during silent reading"?

• Music

• Silence

• A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

• A polite conversation

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

What does the word "disconsolate" most likely mean in the sentence "Milo was disconsolate in chapter 1 on the book"?

• Extremely happy and excited

• Very calm and composed

• Without comfort or consolation; unhappy

• Eager to go on an adventure

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "discord" mean?

• Harmony

• Lack of Harmony

• Silence

• Music

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.RI.5.4

Who has a DISPUTE with each other?

• The kings of Dictionopolis and Digitopolis

• Milo and Tock

• The Humbug and the Spelling Bee

• The demons and the giants

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does Milo find himself in with nothing to do?

• The doldrums

• A state of excitement

• A new adventure

• A conversation

What does Milo hope he doesn't have to do? HINT: He had to do this at the Royal Banquet.

• Eat his words

• Go on a journey

• Solve a riddle

• Fight a demon

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2