Understanding Words and Their Meanings

What is the meaning of the word "abandon" in the sentence: "The sailors had to abandon the ship during the storm"?

• Repair

• Leave

• Build

• Clean

During the school play, Evelyn felt very "happy". Which word is a synonym for her feeling?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Tired

In the sentence "The classroom was a zoo during recess," what does the metaphor "the classroom was a zoo" mean?

• The classroom was very quiet.

• The classroom was very clean.

• The classroom was very noisy and chaotic.

• The classroom was very organized.

What is the meaning of the word "bark" in the sentence: "The bark of the tree was rough to touch"?

• The sound a dog makes

• The outer covering of a tree

• A type of boat

• A type of candy

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "eager" in the sentence: "She was eager to open her birthday presents."

• Uninterested

• Excited

• Angry

• Sad

Which of the following is an antonym for "ancient"?

• Old

• Modern

• Antique

• Historic

In the sentence "The wind howled like a wolf," what does the simile "howled like a wolf" suggest about the wind?

• The wind was gentle.

• The wind was loud and fierce.

• The wind was warm.

• The wind was calm.

What is the meaning of the word "current" in the sentence: "The current of the river was strong"?

• Present time

• Flow of water

• Electrical charge

• Popular trend

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "reluctant" in the sentence: "He was reluctant to leave the party early."

• Willing

• Eager

• Unwilling

• Happy

Which word is a homograph of "lead" (to guide)?

• Led

• Lead (a metal)

• Leed

• Lid