3rd Grade Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word 'happy' mean?

• A feeling of sadness and despair.

• A condition of being bored and uninterested.

• A state of extreme anger.

• A state of well-being and contentment.

Which word is a synonym for 'big'?

• large

• tiny

• small

• medium

What is the antonym of 'hot'?

• cold

• tepid

• boiling

• warm

Use the word 'excited' in a sentence.

• I am excited to eat dinner tonight.

• I am excited to start my new job next week.

• She was excited about the weather yesterday.

• They felt excited after the movie ended.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• very happy

• slightly sad

• emotionally neutral

• not happy

What is the suffix in the word 'playful'?

• -ing

• -ed

• -ful

• -ness

Choose the correct word: The cat is (sleeping/sleep) on the mat.

• sleepingly

• sleeping

• sleeped

• sleeps

What does the word 'brave' mean?

• Courageous; ready to face danger or pain.

• Timid; easily frightened or lacking confidence.

• Fearful; avoiding danger or pain.

• Indifferent; lacking concern for danger or pain.

Which word is a synonym for 'fast'?

• lethargic

• slow

• swift

• lazy

What is the antonym of 'light'?

• feather

• bright

• soft

• heavy