Vocabulary Skills Quiz for Grade 4

What is the definition of "ancestors"?

• People from whom you are descended, such as great-grandparents

• People who live in the same house as you

• Friends from school

• Teachers from your school

Which word means "kept away from"?

• Avoided

• Shielding

• Numerous

• Generations

Use the word "minister" in a sentence.

• The minister gave a wonderful speech at the church.

• The minister is a type of fruit.

• The minister is a type of car.

• The minister is a type of building.

What is a synonym for "numerous"?

• Few

• Many

• Single

• None

What is the meaning of "pulpit"?

• A type of tree

• A platform or raised structure in a church from which the minister preaches

• A type of animal

• A type of food

Create a sentence using the word "shielding".

• The umbrella was shielding us from the rain.

• The shielding is a type of dance.

• The shielding is a type of book.

• The shielding is a type of game.

What is an antonym for "avoided"?

• Approached

• Ignored

• Missed

• Left

Which word refers to "periods of about thirty years"?

• Ancestors

• Generations

• Minister

• Pulpit

What is the definition of "shielding"?

• Protecting, defending

• Attacking

• Ignoring

• Leaving

Use the word "ancestors" in a sentence.

• My ancestors came from a different country.

• My ancestors are my classmates.

• My ancestors are my pets.

• My ancestors are my toys.