6th Grade WOD 1-10

Use context clues to define the underlined word. Mary is eccentric. No one I know does such bizarre things.

• sad

• ecstatic

• unusual

• exceptional

Answer explanation

The word 'eccentric' suggests that Mary behaves in a way that is different from the norm. The phrase 'bizarre things' further implies that her actions are not typical, leading to the definition of 'unusual' as the best choice.

Combine the following sentences: The boy was athletic. The boy passed the football.

• The boy was athletic and passed the football.

• The boy athletic passed the football.

• Athletic was the boy who passed the football.

• The boy passed the football athletic.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The boy was athletic and passed the football,' effectively combines both sentences while maintaining clarity and grammatical structure. The other options either lack coherence or proper syntax.

Identify the type of figurative language used in the following: The stars winked at us in the cloudy, winter sky.

• idiom

• simile

• personification

• metaphor

Answer explanation

The phrase 'The stars winked at us' attributes human-like qualities to stars, which is an example of personification. This figurative language gives life to inanimate objects, enhancing imagery in the description.

What is word would be a synonym to the word "smug"?

• friendly

• conceited

• sad

• unusual

Answer explanation

The word "smug" means having or showing an excessive pride in oneself, which aligns with the definition of "conceited." The other options do not capture this meaning.

What does the word "discreet" mean?

• Loud and noticeable

• Trustworthy and secretive

• Careless and open

• Obvious and clear

Answer explanation

The word "discreet" means being careful and circumspect, often in keeping secrets or maintaining privacy. Therefore, the correct choice is "Trustworthy and secretive," as it aligns with the meaning of being discreet.

What is the meaning of the word "mundane"?

• Exciting and thrilling

• Boring and ordinary

• Unique and special

• Adventurous and daring

Answer explanation

The word "mundane" refers to something that is boring and ordinary, lacking excitement or uniqueness. Therefore, the correct choice is "Boring and ordinary."

What is the correct answer to the analogy: Exciting is to boring as mundane is to ___________?

• Interesting

• Easy

• Fast

• Florida

Answer explanation

The analogy compares opposites: 'exciting' is the opposite of 'boring'. Similarly, 'mundane' is the opposite of 'interesting'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'interesting'.

Identify the type of figurative language used in the following: The wind whispered through the trees.

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Hyperbole

We love our house in the country, it is our ________ in the woods.

• haven

• chateau

• zombie bunker

• cave

To _______ the students to be silent, I gave them candy.

• blink

• allow

• make

• appease