Vocabulary Meaning Quiz

Abigail wants to alter her dress for the school play. What does the word "alter" mean?

• To make different; to change

• To fall down; cave in

• Serious damage or ruin

• Large or considerable in amount

During a science experiment, David accidentally collapsed a stack of blocks. What does the word "collapse" mean in this context?

• To make different; to change

• To fall down; cave in

• A dangerous or difficult situation

• Not behaving in a way that is expected

During a school trip, Aria and Elijah faced a crisis that was a sudden storm. What does the word "crisis" mean in this context?

• Serious damage or ruin

• A dangerous or difficult situation for a period of time

• Something that can cause danger or harm

• Large or considerable in amount

Ava witnessed the destruction caused by the aftermath of a hurricane in her town. What does the word "destruction" mean in this context?

• Serious damage or ruin

• Dangerous or serious

• Not behaving in a way that is expected

• To make different; to change

While hiking in the mountains, Oliver noticed a sign that read "hazard ahead." What does the word "hazard" mean?

• Something that can cause danger or harm

• To fall down; cave in

• Large or considerable in amount

• Dangerous or serious

Nora was driving home when she heard a severe weather warning on the radio. What does the word "severe" mean in this context?

• Dangerous or serious

• To make different; to change

• A dangerous or difficult situation

• Not behaving in a way that is expected

Luna received a substantial amount of money as a gift. What does the word "substantial" mean in this context?

• Large or considerable in amount

• Serious damage or ruin

• To fall down; cave in

• Something that can cause danger or harm

During a class project, Nora noticed that the weather was quite unpredictable. What does the word "unpredictable" mean?

• Not behaving in a way that is expected

• Dangerous or serious

• To make different; to change

• A dangerous or difficult situation

Charlotte wants to alter her room decor. Which word means "to make different; to change"?

• Alter

• Collapse

• Hazard

• Severe

During a school field trip, the students noticed an old abandoned building. Which word describes what might happen if the building were to fall down; cave in?

• Crisis

• Collapse

• Substantial

• Destruction