Vocabulary Quiz

After the storm, Michael and Aria walked through the park. What does the word "debris" mean?

• A type of plant

• A special force used when speaking

• The scattered remains of something

• A steep hill

During a speech competition, Aria was praised for her use of "emphasis". What does "emphasis" mean?

• A sudden meeting

• Steps in a family line

• Special force used when saying a word

• A person who studies nature

During a school trip, Aiden had an unexpected meeting with a famous author. What does "encounter" refer to in this context?

• A steep slope

• A usually unexpected meeting

• A type of animal

• A sign of something

Scarlett and Evelyn were discussing their family tree. What are "generations"?

• Steps in the line of descent from a common ancestor

• A type of plant

• A special force used in speech

• The remains of something

During the science fair, Aria's project indicated a new method for recycling plastic. What does "indicated" mean in this context?

• Was sign of; showed

• Very unusual or impressive

• A steep hill

• A sudden meeting

During a school field trip, Evelyn was fascinated by the work of a "naturalist". Who is a "naturalist"?

• A person who specializes in the study of things in nature

• A type of plant

• A steep slope

• A special force used in speech

During a hiking trip, Abigail and Emma encountered a sheer cliff. What does "sheer" mean in this context?

• A type of animal

• Steep

• A sudden meeting

• The remains of something

Emma saw a fireworks display that was truly spectacular. What does "spectacular" mean in this context?

• A type of plant

• Very unusual or impressive

• A sign of something

• Steps in a family line

During a school science project, Abigail and Lily found the scattered remains of an old treehouse in the woods. Which word describes these remains?

• Emphasis

• Debris

• Naturalist

• Sheer

During a speech competition, Ava was praised for her ability to use which word to add "special force when saying a word"?

• Encounter

• Indicated

• Emphasis

• Generations