Vocabulary Mastery for Grade 6

What does the word 'abundant' mean?

• Difficult to obtain or acquire.

• Scarce or limited in supply.

• Occasionally found or rare.

• Existing in large quantities; plentiful.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the synonym for 'diligent': a) lazy b) hardworking c) careless

• indifferent

• unmotivated

• hardworking

• sluggish

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is the antonym of 'fragile'?

• sturdy

• weak

• delicate

• brittle

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use 'contemplate' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• She laughed at the idea of planning ahead.

• He decided to ignore the problem entirely.

• They quickly finished their homework.

• She sat quietly by the window to contemplate her future.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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

• not or opposite of

• to make happy

• a state of joy

• happy or content

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness' and explain its meaning.

• -ful

• -ly

• -ness

• -ing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which word is related to 'benevolent': a) kind b) cruel c) indifferent?

• malicious

• hostile

• apathetic

• a) kind

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'reveal' mean in the context of a secret?

• To disclose or make known a secret.

• To keep a secret hidden.

• To confuse others about the secret.

• To forget about a secret entirely.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the correct antonym for 'expand': a) grow b) shrink c) increase

• diminish

• shrink

• reduce

• contract

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is the meaning of 'persuade' in a persuasive essay?

• To analyze the strengths and weaknesses of an argument.

• To summarize the main points of the essay.

• To convince the reader to accept a viewpoint or take action.

• To provide background information on the topic.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D