Vocabulary
What does the word reluctant most nearly mean?
A. Excited
B. Unsure or unwilling
C. Angry
D. Confident
B. Unsure or unwilling
Why would an author write a story about a character overcoming challenges?
A. To entertain
B. To explain how to build something
C. To list facts
D. To give directions
A. To entertain
What is the denotation of a word?
A. Its emotional meaning
B. Its dictionary meaning
C. Its opposite
D. Its origin
B. Its dictionary meaning
Read the sentence:
The puppy was timid, or very shy, around strangers.
Which type of context clue is used?
A. Antonym
B. Definition
C. Example
D. Inference
B. Definition
What does the prefix un- mean?
A. Again
B. Not
C. Before
D. Many
B. Not
Read the sentence:
Jada showed resilience after failing the test by studying harder and trying again.
What does resilience mean?
A. Giving up quickly
B. Feeling confused
C. Bouncing back from difficulty
D. Ignoring problems
C. Bouncing back from difficulty
Read the passage:
“Recycling helps reduce waste and protects our planet. Everyone should do their part.”
What is the author’s purpose?
A. Entertain
B. Inform
C. Persuade
D. Describe
C. Persuade
Which word has a NEGATIVE connotation?
A. Slim
B. Thin
C. Scrawny
D. Fit
C. Scrawny
Read the sentence:
Unlike his boisterous brother, Jake was quiet and calm.
What does boisterous mean?
A. Loud and energetic
B. Quiet
C. Angry
D. Tired
A. Loud and energetic
What does the suffix -ful mean?
A. Without
B. Full of
C. Before
D. After
B. Full of
Which word is the BEST synonym for abundant?
A. Scarce
B. Plenty
C. Small
D. Empty
B. Plenty
Read the passage:
“The scorching sun beat down as we trudged through the desert, desperate for water.”
What is the author’s perspective?
A. Positive and cheerful
B. Neutral and factual
C. Negative and uncomfortable
D. Confused
C. Negative and uncomfortable
Read the sentence:
The politician was described as determined instead of stubborn.
Why did the author choose determined?
A. It has a negative connotation
B. It has a more positive connotation
C. It is longer
D. It is easier to spell
B. It has a more positive connotation
Read the sentence:
The desert was arid, with little rain, dry soil, and few plants.
What does arid mean?
A. Wet
B. Dry
C. Cold
D. Windy
B. Dry
What does the root bio mean?
A. Water
B. Life
C. Earth
D. Fire
B. Life
Read the sentence:
The teacher’s instructions were vague, leaving students unsure of what to do.
What does vague mean?
A. Clear
B. Detailed
C. Unclear
D. Strict
C. Unclear
Read the passage:
“Many students prefer online learning because it offers flexibility, but others miss face-to-face interaction.”
What is the author’s perspective?
A. One-sided
B. Balanced
C. Angry
D. Uninformed
B. Balanced
Which pair of words has similar denotations but different connotations?
A. Happy / Joyful
B. Child / Kid
C. Cheap / Inexpensive
D. Run / Walk
C. Cheap / Inexpensive
Read the sentence:
She felt elated after winning the competition, smiling and cheering with excitement.
What does elated mean?
A. Sad
B. Angry
C. Very happy
D. Nervous
C. Very happy
What does the word preview most nearly mean?
A. To view after
B. To view again
C. To view before
D. To view quickly
C. To view before
Which word BEST describes someone who is meticulous?
A. Careless
B. Very careful with details
C. Loud
D. Lazy
B. Very careful with details
Read the passage:
“The so-called ‘improvement’ only made things worse, proving that the decision was poorly thought out.”
What is the author’s perspective?
A. Supportive
B. Neutral
C. Critical
D. Confused
C. Critical
Read the sentence:
The house was described as cozy instead of cramped.
What effect does this word choice create?
A. Negative feeling
B. Neutral tone
C. Positive feeling
D. Confusing meaning
C. Positive feeling
Read the sentence:
The instructions were ambiguous, leaving students confused about what to do next.
What does ambiguous mean?
A. Clear
B. Confusing or unclear
C. Helpful
D. Short
B. Confusing or unclear
Read the word: disagreeable
What does the prefix dis- mean in this word?
A. Again
B. Not
C. Before
D. With
B. Not