Vocabulary 17

What does the word admitted mean in the sentence below?

Larry admitted that he did not read the directions on the box.

• confessed

• pleaded

• remembered

• squeaked

What does the word impressed mean in the sentence below?

The teacher was impressed by how well the students presented their research reports.

• confused

• entertained

• pleased

• surprised

What does the word original mean in the sentence below?

Carlos did research to find out who the original owner of the car was.

• first

• gentle

• lonely

• odd

What does the word produced mean in the sentence below?

The farmer produced the largest and sweetest watermelons.

• ate

• grew

• inspected

• sold

What does the word destination mean in the sentence below?

The train was about an hour late when it finally reached its destination.

• the place it was going

• the supplies it had stored

• the suitcases it left behind

• the passengers it was picking up

Read the dictionary entry for the word award.

award verb 1. to give by a judge 2. to grant a prize noun 3. a decision made by a judge 4. prize

Which definition represents the meaning of award as it is used in the sentence below?

The mayor gave the students an award for their recycling program.

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

Read the dictionary entry for the word project.

project verb 1. to propose a plan of action 2. to throw forward 3. to cause something to appear on the surface 4. to think forward using one's imagination

Which definition represents the meaning of project as it is used in the sentence below?

Ms. Woodward used a special machine to project the picture on the wall.

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

Read this thesaurus entry for the word mighty.

mighty adjective: heroic, high, powerful, vast

Which word from the entry could be used in place of the word mighty as it is used in the sentence below?

The villagers could hear the mighty lion roar.

• heroic

• high

• powerful

• vast