VOCABULARY QUIZ

What does the underlined word mean in the following sentence?

As the fireworks filled the sky, the crowd screamed with excitement and tumult filled the night.

• a lot of excitement

• great commotion and chaos

• disputed or argued

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the underlined word mean in the following sentence?

The coach loudly contested the call made by the referee because he didn't agree with it.

• winked

• agreed

• argued

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the underlined word mean in the following sentence?

The scholastic book fair that showcases many new and popular books takes place in February.

• having to do with feelings

• having to do with education

• having to do with fashion

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the underlined word mean in the following sentence?

If there had been a trial, he would have been forced to reveal the culprit.

• a guilty person

• a beautiful person

• the act of chasing someone

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the underlined word mean in the following sentence?

Young, very thin kitten looked like it had been deprived of food for many days.

• provided with

• denied

• chased

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the underlined word mean in the following sentence?

Coming to the end of the ten-mile run, the girl started to run faster in pursuit of the finish line.

• the act of chasing

• the act of slowing down

• the act of something being taken away

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the underlined word mean in the following sentence?

When I got off the plane in Atlanta, it was such a miraculous feeling when I saw my sister waiting for me.

• horrible

• happily

• wonderful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the underlined word mean in the following sentence?

The setter on the court employed every play she knew to score more points.

• ate

• played

• used

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the underlined word mean in the following sentence?

Your first year on the job, you will be assigned a mentor to help you learn the rules.

• student

• advisor

• supporter

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

What does the underlined word mean in the following sentence?

Grimly looking at the clock, he knew he wouldn't be able to take a nap.

• happily looked

• a serious manner

• tired

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C