Vocabulary Quiz Grade 6 Unit 4 Week 1

What is the meaning of the word "nestled" in the context of a cozy setting?

• To be placed or settled comfortably

• To be exposed or uncovered

• To be removed or taken away

• To be hidden or concealed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "jerked"?

• Strolled

• Tugged

• Glided

• Floated

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use the word "barricade" in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The children built a barricade of pillows to keep the monsters away.

• The flowers barricade the garden with their beauty.

• The barricade of stars lit up the night sky.

• The barricade of books was neatly organized on the shelf.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is an antonym for "outskirts"?

• Center

• Boundary

• Edge

• Periphery

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

In what context might you use the word "foreman"?

• In a courtroom setting

• On a construction site

• At a hospital

• In a classroom

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following best describes a "jalopy"?

• A brand new car

• An old, rundown car

• A luxury vehicle

• A sports car

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What is the meaning of "prongs" in the context of a fork?

• The handle

• The tines

• The base

• The edge

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "dirt clods"?

• Pebbles

• Soil lumps

• Sand grains

• Water droplets

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use the word "ashamed" in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• She felt ashamed after winning the race.

• He was ashamed of his messy room when guests arrived.

• They were ashamed to receive the award.

• She was ashamed to eat her favorite dessert.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is an antonym for "timidly"?

• Boldly

• Quietly

• Hesitantly

• Shyly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B