Vocabulary 1
The ______________ the clown did at the party were funny.
a. brawl
b. function
c. captivate
d. antics
d. antics
The musician's talent was ___________, as she had taught herself to play the piano.
a. versatile
b. hardy
c. ravenous
d. innate
d. innate
What did Auggie's mother first notice when he was born?
a. his face
b. his eyes
c. his nose
d. his smile
b. his eyes
Who wants to go out with Summer?
a. Jack
b. Julian
c. August
d. Will
b. Julian
Write the verb phrase and circle the helping verb:
The school band will be practicing this afternoon for the concert.
will be practicing (circle will be)
The magician was very __________ with card tricks.
a. hardy
b. deft
c. monotonous
d. ravenous
b. deft
My grandmother's old jewelry has ____________ in value.
a. dissolved
b. hatched
c. appreciated
d. captivated
c. appreciated
What happens when Ms. Petosa first sees August?
a. She smiles a shiny smile.
b. She stares at him when he isn’t looking.
c. She puts her head down and doesn’t look at him.
d. She hesitates when speaking for a second.
d. She hesitates when speaking for a second.
What reason does Jack give Mr. Tushman for punching Julian?
a. Julian called August a freak.
b. He doesn’t share the reason.
c. He felt guilty for what he had said to Julian about August.
d. Julian spread rumors about August.
b. He doesn't share the reason.
Write the verb phrase and circle the helping verb:
The students are always excited for recess.
are excited (circle are)
The man thought his job was very monotonous.
a. His job was very exciting.
b. His job was very boring.
c. His job was very difficult.
d. His job was too easy.
b. His job was very boring.
The loud noise coming from outside __________ Timmy's ability to do his homework.
a. inhibited
b. appreciated
c. captivated
d. dissolved
a. inhibited
What does Auggie dress up as for Halloween this year?
a. Bobba Fett
b. Clone Trooper
c. Bleeding Scream
d. Peter Pan
c. Bleeding Scream
How do Julian, Miles, and Henry torment Jack?
a. They elbow him in the sides.
b. They throw their fruit peelings at him.
c. They make throw-up noises behind him.
d. They call him a freak as he walks by.
c. They make throw-up noises behind him.
Which of these words CANNOT be a linking verb?
a. run
b. was
c. looks
d. is
a. run
The plant was able to survive in cold conditions because it was ___________.
a. innate
b. ravenous
c. hardy
d. versatile
c. hardy
Pizza _____________ in Italy.
a. appreciated
b. originated
c. dissolved
d. captivated
b. originated
Why is Halloween a difficult time for Via?
a. Their mother gives all the attention to August.
b. It is around the time Grans died.
c. Her mother doesn’t make her costumes.
d. Miranda and Ella exclude her.
b. It is around the time Grans died.
Who bought August the astronaut helmet?
a. His mother
b. Olivia
c. Miranda
d. His father
c. Miranda
Which of these sentences shows an adjective being linked to another adjective?
a. Mrs. Rojas is my English teacher.
b. Timmy and Johnny are best friends.
c. Annie and Leslie are very nice.
d. We like to eat delicious pizza.
c. Annie and Leslie are very nice.
The teacher's lesson ________________ the students.
a. captivated
b. appreciated
c. dissolved
d. inhibited
a. captivated
The students were ________________ when lunch time was delayed.
a. hardy
b. captivated
c. ravenous
d. innate
c. ravenous
Which of Via’s friends was most kind to August?
a. Miranda
b. Ella
c. Eleanor
d. Justin
a. Miranda
What does Justin compare Via to?
a. A lost bird
b. A strong tree
c. A beautiful flower
d. A lonely deserted ship
a. A lost bird
Which of these shows a noun being linked to another noun?
a. My dog Scout is energetic.
b. The yellow cat sat on the window sill.
c. My best friend likes to draw.
d. Mr. Timmons is my neighbor.
d. Mr. Timmons is my neighbor.