Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 6

What does the word "anonymous" mean?

• Known author

• Having an unknown author or origin

• Famous

• Secretive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word describes someone who is bad-tempered and quarrelsome?

• Joyful

• Cantankerous

• Friendly

• Calm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to "console" someone?

• To ignore them

• To give comfort in a time of distress

• To argue with them

• To surprise them

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is "flailing," what are they doing?

• Standing still

• Waving about wildly, especially one’s arms and legs

• Sleeping

• Running fast

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "malevolent" mean?

• Kind-hearted

• Doing or desiring to do evil to others

• Generous

• Helpful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is "manna" often referred to as?

• A common item

• A miraculous gift

• A type of fruit

• A punishment

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "reassurance" provide?

• Confusion

• Fear

• Renewed confidence or belief

• Doubt

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is "skeptical," how do they feel?

• Trusting

• Doubtful or disbelieving

• Excited

• Confident

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to "slather" something?

• To remove it

• To spread thickly

• To clean it

• To hide it

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following is an example of a "cantankerous" person?

• Someone who is always smiling

• Someone who often argues and is bad-tempered

• Someone who helps others

• Someone who is quiet and shy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F