Vocabulary Skills Worksheet

What should you avoid when creating a sentence to show you understand a vocabulary word?

• Using the word in a sentence that does not show its meaning

• Giving enough detail in your sentence

• Explaining the word with examples

• Using the word in context

What is one way to visually represent your understanding of a vocabulary word?

• Add an image that represents the word

• Write the word in big letters

• Draw random shapes

• Copy a picture from the internet without thinking

Which of the following sentences best uses the word "militia" correctly?

• The militia gathered to defend their town from invaders.

• The militia baked cookies for the school event.

• The militia painted a beautiful mural in the park.

• The militia organized a music concert.

What is the meaning of the word "alliance"?

• A partnership or association formed for mutual benefit

• A type of government

• A disagreement between groups

• A single individual working alone

Which of the following sentences best uses the word "neutral"?

• She remained neutral during the argument between her friends.

• He was neutral about eating vegetables and never tried them.

• The car was neutral in color and very bright.

• She was neutral and always chose the winning team.

Which of the following is an example of a boycott?

• A group of people stop shopping at a store to protest its unfair treatment of workers

• A group of people organize a party at a store

• A group of people buy more products from a store

• A group of people write positive reviews about a store

Why might a community decide to boycott a company?

• To show their disagreement with the company's actions

• To help the company make more money

• To advertise the company's products

• To celebrate the company's anniversary

What does the word "repeal" most likely mean?

• To cancel or withdraw a law or decision

• To create a new law

• To support a law

• To ignore a law

Which of the following sentences best uses the word "rebellion" correctly?

• The rebellion was a quiet walk in the park.

• The students organized a rebellion against the new school rules.

• The rebellion was a delicious meal.

• The rebellion was a type of flower.

Imagine you are drawing a picture to represent the word "rebellion." Which of the following would be the most appropriate image?

• A group of people protesting or standing up against authority

• A family having dinner together

• A person reading a book quietly

• A dog playing fetch