Vocabulary
Decoding
Contractions
Comprehension
Vocabulary II
100
What does the word occupying mean in the sentence below? The enemy army was occupying the country before the allied army drove them out. Abandoning Controlling Establishing Dividing
Controlling
100
What does the word gracious mean in the sentence below? The gracious princess welcomed her subjects into the castle. Famous Kind Beautiful Spoiled
Kind
100
Which word is correct and completes the sentence below? ______ important to make time to exercise each day. Its It’s Its’ I’ts
It’s
100
When Annemarie’s mother realizes that an important packet was not delivered,— A. the Rosens must go live in Sweden B. Annemarie learns to milk the cow C. Annemarie has to deliver a basket to Uncle Henrik D. Uncle Henrick tells Annemarie about the handkerchiefs
Annemarie has to deliver a basket to Uncle Henrik
100
What does the word speculated mean in the sentence below? Jae speculated that it would snow that night, but the next day he saw that he was wrong. Knew Understood Guessed Remembered
Guessed
200
What does the word subsided mean in the sentence below? Tim hopped around howling for a few moments, but then the pain in his stubbed toe subsided. Moved Started Decreased Spread out
Decreased
200
What does the word sympathetic mean in the sentence below? When Greg lost the race, his father gave him a sympathetic look. Shocked Terrible Full of joy Full of pity
Full of pity
200
Which word is correct and completes the sentence below? ______ the archaeologist who discovered the Incan mummy. Shes Shes’ She’s She’is
She’s
200
Annemarie cries when the soldier discovers the packet in her basket because she is— A. worried about her mother’s broken ankle B. pretending to be upset to distract the soldiers C. hurt that the soldiers are making fun of the food D. afraid that the soldiers’ dogs will eat the food meant for her uncle
B. pretending to be upset to distract the soldiers
200
What does the word levee mean in the sentence below? The people in the community were thankful that the levee held back the rushing river water. Flood Night Storm Barrier
Barrier
300
What does the word scornfully mean in the sentence below? A good tennis player never speaks scornfully of her or his opponents. Disrespectfully Admiringly Secretly Truthfully
Disrespectfully
300
What does the word critic mean in the sentence below? The art critic said the artist’s new sculpture was not as good as her earlier works. Act of criticizing One who is unable to criticize One who criticizes State of being critical
One who criticizes
300
Which word is correct and completes the sentence below? ______ completed their assignment and are awaiting their final grade. They’ve They’have The’ve They’hve
They’ve
300
Uncle Henrik helps Annemarie understand that— A. she will pilot his boat someday soon B. it is best to forget about unpleasant events C. the soldiers were just trying to tease her that day D. a person can be scared and brave at the same time
a person can be scared and brave at the same time
300
What does the word fathom mean in the sentence below? Jake likes all kinds of music and cannot fathom why someone wouldn’t enjoy jazz. Support Understand Ignore Listen
Understand
400
What does the word warily mean in the sentence below? The fox warily crept past the house and into the barn. Suddenly Cautiously Silently Confidently
Cautiously
400
What does the word fantastic mean in the sentence below? The teacher read the children a fantastic tale about flying carpets and fire-breathing dragons. Very long Full of hope Easy to read Full of fantasy
Full of fantasy
400
Which word is correct and completes the sentence below? ______ searching for the buried treasure. Their There They’r They’re
They’re
400
How do the special handkerchiefs help the boat captains? A. The handkerchiefs have secret messages sewn into them. B. The handkerchiefs have a smell that confuses the Germans’ dogs. C. The boat captains are able to bribe the Germans with the handkerchiefs. D. The boat captains tie the handkerchiefs to their boats to signal to other captains.
The handkerchiefs have a smell that confuses the Germans’ dogs.
400
What does the word legible mean in the sentence below? Cathy writes in a messy scrawl, but Carmen’s handwriting is quite legible. Noticeable Fancy Readable Small
Readable
500
What does the word strident mean in the sentence below? The strident tones of the fire alarms and emergency vehicles could be heard for miles. Calm Electronic Exciting Harsh
Harsh
500
What does the word courageous mean in the sentence below? The courageous knight charged into the dragon’s cave. Brave Hesitant Enraged Friendly
Brave
500
Which word is correct and completes the sentence below? I know ______ going to win the art contest! you’re youre’ your you’are
you’re
500
What conclusion can the reader draw from the conversation Annemarie and Uncle Henrik have in the barn? A. Uncle Henrik admires Annemarie for what she did that day. B. Uncle Henrik thinks Annemarie took needless risks that day. C. Annemarie thinks Uncle Henrik has put their family in unnecessary danger. D. Annemarie thinks she is too young to hear the things Uncle Henrik tells her.
Uncle Henrik admires Annemarie for what she did that day.
500
What does the word elevate mean in the sentence below? After the injury, Alisha’s coach told her to elevate her ankle by resting it on a pillow. Raise Exercise Damage Move
Raise
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