3rd Grade Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word "deluge" mean?

• A light drizzle

• A heavy rain

• A gentle breeze

• A sunny day

Which sentence uses the word "robust" correctly?

• The robust kitten was too weak to stand.

• The robust tree stood firm during the storm.

• The robust ice cream melted quickly.

• The robust feather floated in the air.

Match the word "moonlit" with its definition.

• Lit by the sun

• Lit by the moon

• Lit by a candle

• Lit by a flashlight

Use the word "blustery" in a sentence.

• The blustery day was calm and quiet.

• The blustery wind knocked over the trash cans.

• The blustery sun shone brightly.

• The blustery rain was gentle and soft.

What does the word "frothy" mean?

• Full of bubbles

• Very dry

• Completely solid

• Extremely quiet

Which sentence uses the word "sneer" correctly?

• She sneered at the delicious cake.

• He sneered at the funny joke.

• They sneered at the rude comment.

• We sneered at the beautiful sunset.

Match the word "polluted" with its definition.

• Clean and pure

• Contaminated and dirty

• Fresh and new

• Bright and shiny

Use the word "devour" in a sentence.

• The cat devoured the mouse slowly.

• The bird devoured the worm slowly.

• The dog devoured the bone with great appetite.

• The fish devoured the water gently.

What does the word "anticipation" mean?

• A feeling of surprise

• A feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen

• A feeling of sadness

• A feeling of anger

Which sentence uses the word "bulging" correctly?

• The bulging balloon was flat and empty.

• The bulging bag was full of groceries.

• The bulging river was dry and shallow.

• The bulging sky was clear and blue.