Lesson 2: Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word contagious mean in the sentence below? I stayed home from school because my cold was contagious.

• painful

• annoying

• spreadable

• of the throat

What does the word secretive mean in the sentence below? Greg’s parents got secretive just before his birthday.

• anxious

• busy

• excited

• mysterious

What does the word immersed mean in the sentence below? We were so immersed in the game that we did not see Leila arrive.

• behind

• involved

• unskilled

• upset

What does the word discomfort mean in the sentence below? An ice pack eased the discomfort in his sprained ankle.

• shrinking

• unease

• weakness

• wetness

What does the word brandishing mean in the sentence below? Brandishing her soup spoon, she looked hungrily at the huge bowl of stew in front of her.

• washing

• polishing

• holding up

• putting down

What does the word nonsense mean in the sentence below? Dad wondered what nonsense the children were up to since it was too quiet in the house.

• sweet dreams

• foolish actions

• library research

• household chores

What does the word uneasy mean in the sentence below? The horse seemed uneasy as the storm approached.

• angry

• disturbed

• jealous

• lazy

What does the word disorder mean in the sentence below? When my mother saw how much disorder was in my room, she ordered me to clean it right away.

• put in order

• lack of order

• too much order

• in the wrong order

What does the word misunderstand mean in the sentence below? Barbara feared she would misunderstand the directions and get lost.

• give away

• never read

• not figure out

• put in the wrong place

What does the word unnoticed mean in the sentence below? Many people walked by the nest, but the baby squirrels were unnoticed.

• not seen

• not moving

• not playing

• not sleeping