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4th-5th grade vocabulary (multiple choice)

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  • Even though it is raining, Sonia will purchase a lemonade from the lemonade stand.
    took
    sold
    buy
  • The team concluded that their experiment had worked. Concluded means --
    started
    decided
    joked
    copied
  • When Sara opened her lunchbox, she noticed something odd: her cookie was gone. She looked around the table, hoping for a clue. Her brother, Max, avoided her eyes, which only made her more suspicious. Suspicious means --
    proud
    unsure
    excited
    disappointed
  • The student gave a precise answer to the math problem. Precise means --
    confusing
    almost right
    exact
    close enough
  • The teacher asked Ella to justify her answer by using evidence from the text. Justify means --
    prove
    erase
    guess
    copy
  • Hedgehogs curl into tight balls when they feel scared. Their tiny noses twitch as they sniff for insects and berries. This protective INSTINCT helps them stay safe in the wild.
    natural behavior
    special scent
    type of food
    learned trick
  • Wind turbines use the strength of moving air to create electricity. When the blades spin, they GENERATE energy that can power homes and schools. Many communities are exploring wind power as a sustainable way to meet their energy needs.
    produce
    measure
    hide
    destroy
  • The artist used a fine brush to add delicate details to the painting. What does fine mean in this sentence?
    A penalty fee
    Feeling okay
    Very thin or precise
  • The coach told the team captain to charge toward the goal when the whistle blew. Which meaning of charge is used in this sentence?
    To rush forward with force
    To ask someone to pay money
    To fill something with electricity
  • Marcus needed to revise his paragraph before turning it in.
    change or improve
    hide
    turn in
    read aloud
  • Which sentence uses natural resources correctly?
    A natural resource is something made in a factory.
    Rivers and forests are natural resources that people and ani
  • The lake was so serene that we could hear the birds chirping. What does serene mean?
    massive
    foggy
    freezing
    peaceful
  • Rosa summarized the chapter in three clear sentences. Summarized means --
    copied it
    told the main points
    described every detail
    rewrote entire chapter
  • Scar used manipulation to turn others against Simba. What does manipulation mean?
    Changing rules fairly
    Controlling others in a dishonest way
    Helping others succeed
  • Sam tried to anticipate what would happen next in the mystery. Anticipate means --
    ignore
    expect
    block
    write down
  • Which sentence uses perspective correctly?
    Perspective was the telescope Dipper used.
    Dipper perspectived the journal.
    Dipper’s perspective changed once he realized not everyone i
  • The student had a bright idea that helped the group solve the tricky problem quickly. What does bright mean in this sentence?
    Loud and colorful
    Shiny or full of light
    Intelligent or clever
  • Despite the criticism from other officers, Judy remained steadfast in her belief that she could solve the case. What does STEADFAST mean?
    firm and unchanging
    careless
    confused
    distracted
  • The author included a diagram to illustrate how the machine worked. Illustrate means--
    erase
    show or explain clearly
    draw a picture
    change
  • The Earth in Wall-E was covered in trash, making it impossible for plants to grow. The pollution caused the environment to become uninhabitable for humans.
    Comfortable to live in
    Unsafe or impossible to live in
    Still developing
  • Although Tod and Copper were once inseparable, time and responsibility slowly altered their friendship. What does ALTERED mean?
    protected
    changed
    explained
    ended
  • Despite the loud music and flashing lights at the school pep rally, Emma remained composed while delivering her speech. What does COMPOSED mean?
    distracted
    excited
    confused
    calm, controlled
  • Jason felt reluctant to raise his hand, even though he knew the answer. What does reluctant most nearly mean?
    Excited
    Proud
    Unsure or unwilling
    Loud
  • Jaden grabbed his bat and stepped up to the plate, hoping to hit the ball far into the outfield. What does the word bat mean in this sentence?
    A piece of sports equipment used in baseball
    A loud noise
    A type of bird
    A flying animal that sleeps during the day
  • Koalas spend most of their time resting in eucalyptus trees. They eat leaves that give them energy, though not very much. Because of this, they must CONSERVE their strength by sleeping up to 18 hours a day.
    trade
    use up
    save
    count
  • The thunderstorm emerged from behind the mountains. Emerged means --
    changed color
    shrank
    came into view
    vanished
  • Wind turbines use the strength of moving air to create electricity. When the blades spin, they generate energy that can power homes and schools. Many communities are exploring wind power as a SUSTAINABLE way to meet their energy needs.
    dangerous
    impossible
    expensive
    can last a long time
  • The heavy rain accelerated the river’s flow. Accelerated means --
    stopped
    slowed down
    made faster
    cleaned
  • As the group was being formed, they needed to ESTABLISH rules and regulation. If not rules were set in place, there would be no order or structure.
    Convince
    Figure out
    Write down
    Set up
  • The students had to interpret the poem’s message.
    copy
    understand or explain
    fix
    memorize
  • During the presentation, Milo tried to maintain eye contact with the audience. Maintain means --
    lose
    forget
    keep
    force
  • Even after Judy was removed from the investigation, Nick stayed by her side, proving his loyalty through his actions, not just his words. What does LOYALTY mean?
    faithfulness
    honesty
    excitement
    curiousity
  • The hiking guide said if we are hungry, we can pick the berries across the stream because they are EDIBLE.
    ripe
    able to be eaten
    not able to be eaten
    able to be carried
  • The scientist made a significant discovery that changed how people understood the topic. What does significant most nearly mean?
    Easy to forget
    Important and meaningful
    Small and unimportant
  • Freddy Fazbear seemed invincible at first, but after discovering his weakness, the players finally won. What does INVINCIBLE mean?
    easy to trick
    impossible to defeat
    unfair
    slow to react
  • Skipping practice had a consequence, as the player was not prepared for the game. What does consequence most nearly mean?
    A choice
    A result or outcome
    A reward
  • My best friend's grandparent will be 100 tomorrow. I can't believe he is a CENTURY old.
    a period of 100 years
    a period of 50 years
    a period of 10 years
    a long time a go
  • Nemo survived because his father adapted to new situations, learning how to travel through unfamiliar ocean environments. This ability helped Marlin adapt to challenges he had never faced before.
    To adjust in order to survive
    To argue
    To stay the same
  • Ants use chemicals - pheromones to talk to one another. These scents help them COORDINATE tasks like finding food or protecting the colony. Because they work together so well, ants can finish jobs that seem remarkable for such tiny creature
    disagree
    organize or work together
    hide
    distract
  • The directions were complex, so the students read them twice. Complex means --
    short or quick
    confusing or complicated
    easy
    missing
  • The hiker investigated the strange noise coming from the forest. Investigated means --
    repeated
    ignored
    explored or examined
    ran away from
  • The old building stood in isolation far from the rest of the town. Isolation means --
    sick
    dark
    safe
    lonely or separate
  • Which sentence uses adaptation correctly?
    Adaptation meant the ocean suddenly changed color.
    The Octonauts learned that a seal’s thick fur is an adaptati
    Captain Barnacles read an adaptation before bed.
  • Students studied the current events to better understand what is happening in the world today. Which meaning of current is used?
    Happening now or recent
    Electrical movement
    Flowing water in a river
  • During the science experiment, Mary was reluctant to touch the slimy substance, even though her classmates were excited. What does RELUCTANT mean?
    eager
    unwilling
    curious
    bored
  • The players made a brief stop when the coach called a time out. Brief means
    quick
    long
    disappointing
    dangerous
  • After revising her essay, Elena turned in her final draft to the teacher. What does draft most nearly mean in this sentence?
    A current of cool air
    A plan for a sports team
    A first or revised version of writing
  • The scientist used a scale to measure the mass of the object precisely. Which definition of scale is correct in this context?
    The skin of a fish or reptile
    A tool used for weighing
    A series of musical notes
  • Ms. Frizzle was IMMENSELY pleased with Ralphie's science project. Ralphie was extremely thorough, not leaving out any important details.
    hardly
    extremely
    somewhat
    barely
  • Trey did not answer the doorbell because an UNFAMILIAR person was ringing the doorbell.
    not known
    angry
    not kind
    scary
  • The students had to compare the two characters and contrast their traits. Contrast means --
    draw pictures
    show differences
    move slowly
    ask questions
  • Which sentence uses tension correctly?
    Tension filled the room as Luz waited for the door to open,
    Luz tensioned the hallway.
    Tension described how fast Luz ran.
  • Which sentence uses environment correctly?
    The jungle environment provided food, shelter, and challenge
    Tarzan environment climbed the trees quickly.
    Environment means feeling happy in nature.
  • Mirabel showed perseverance by continuing to help her family despite setbacks. What does perseverance mean?
    Avoiding challenges
    Giving up quickly
    Continuing to try even when it is difficult
    Acting without thinking
  • The author’s perspective helped the reader understand why the event was important. Perspective means --
    fact
    mistake
    argument
    point of view
  • The investigation revealed a pattern that connected each missing mammal. What does PATTERN mean?
    a mistake
    a disguise
    a repeated or predictable arrangement
    a random event