Name:
Date:
A Window into History: The Mystery
of the Cellar Window—
Selection Vocabulary
Read each item below carefully and choose the
correct answer.
1
What does the word inquisitive mean?
a curious
b enormous
c inexpensive
d serious
2
What does the word precise mean?
f approximate
g exact
h mild
i opposite
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3
What does the word astounded mean?
a amazed
b gruesome
c puzzled
d worrisome
4
Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the
word concealed?
f delightful
h terrifying
g hidden
i visible
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Selection Tests • Unit 4, Week 2
Grade 5
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Name:
5
Date:
Read the dictionary entry below.
Verb 1. to explain the meaning of something
2. to translate between speakers of different languages
Which of the following words is defined above?
a astounded
b concealed
c interpret
d reconsider
6
What does the word reconsider mean?
f to act on something
g to think about again
h to talk about with others
i to want to do something
7
a assumed
c performed
b confused
d shared
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8
Which word has almost the same meaning as the
word perplexed?
What does the word suspicious mean?
f doubting you will win or be successful
g hoping nothing happens or goes wrong
h believing that something is wrong or not right
i worrying that you have made a mistake or error
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Selection Tests • Unit 4, Week 2