Vocabulary Challenge for 4th Graders

The dog was very playful, always ready to frolic. What does 'frolic' mean?

• To play and move about cheerfully.

• To sleep quietly.

• To bark loudly.

• To chase after cars.

The teacher was pleased with the students' progress, which was commendable. What does 'commendable' mean?

• Worthy of criticism or blame.

• Deserving praise or admiration.

• Unremarkable and ordinary.

• Deserving of indifference.

The storm caused a lot of havoc in the town. What does 'havoc' mean?

• minor inconvenience

• temporary disruption

• widespread destruction or chaos

• slight annoyance

She was very diligent in her studies, always completing her homework on time. What does 'diligent' mean?

• Careless and inattentive in one's work.

• Hardworking and careful in one's work.

• Only focused on completing tasks quickly.

• Uninterested in academic subjects.

The cake was delicious, and everyone wanted a piece. What does 'delicious' mean?

• Pleasant to taste; very enjoyable.

• Bland and tasteless; not enjoyable.

• Sour and unpleasant; not liked by anyone.

• Too sweet and overwhelming; hard to eat.

He was very curious about the world around him, always asking questions. What does 'curious' mean?

• Indifferent to learning new things.

• Eager to learn or know about something.

• Uninterested in the environment.

• Averse to asking questions.

The athlete was known for his remarkable speed on the track. What does 'remarkable' mean?

• Commonplace or ordinary

• Extraordinary or worthy of attention

• Insignificant or trivial

• Mediocre or unremarkable

The garden was filled with vibrant flowers that brightened the day. What does 'vibrant' mean?

• Faded and lifeless.

• Lacking color and dullness.

• Soft and muted in appearance.

• Full of energy and brightness.

The movie was thrilling, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. What does 'thrilling' mean?

• Calm and relaxing.

• Boring and uneventful.

• Predictable and dull.

• Exciting and causing suspense.

She felt a sense of joy when she saw her friends. What does 'joy' mean?

• A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

• An overwhelming sense of anger.

• A state of confusion and uncertainty.

• A brief moment of sadness.