Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Synonyms • Antonyms • Homophones
Synonym Sleuth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Synonym Safari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Synonyms Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Spot the Imposter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Antonym Antics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Antonyms Ahoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Opposites Attract. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Match an Antonym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Homophone Happenings. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
More Homophone Happenings . . . . . . 14
Parts of Speech
The Noun Machine . . . . . .
Match a Noun . . . . . . . . . .
Noun Fill-Ins . . . . . . . . . . . .
More Noun Fill-Ins . . . . . . .
Nouns to Know . . . . . . . . .
More Nouns to Know . . . .
One Away . . . . . . . . . . . . .
One Away Again . . . . . . . .
Verb Roundup . . . . . . . . . .
Verbs on the Loose . . . . . .
Pick a Verb . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verb Raceway . . . . . . . . . .
Adjective Fill-Ins. . . . . . . . .
More Adjective Fill-Ins . . . .
Adjective Treasure Hunt . .
Adjective Arcade . . . . . . . .
Adverbs in Action . . . . . . .
Out-of-This-World Adverbs
Adverb Tackle . . . . . . . . . .
Adverb Mansion . . . . . . . .
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What Would You Do with . . .
an Anthem? . . . . . . . . . .
a Crevice?. . . . . . . . . . . .
a Dialect? . . . . . . . . . . . .
an Export? . . . . . . . . . . .
a Flounder? . . . . . . . . . .
a Hurdle? . . . . . . . . . . . .
an Insignia? . . . . . . . . . .
a Legacy? . . . . . . . . . . . .
a Monogram? . . . . . . . .
a Podium? . . . . . . . . . . .
a Recruit? . . . . . . . . . . . .
a Scaffold? . . . . . . . . . . .
a Trinket? . . . . . . . . . . . .
a Waiver? . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Context Clues
Spotlight on Dogs . . . . . . . . . . .
All About Ice Hockey . . . . . . . . .
Famous Men . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Famous Women . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Famous Landmarks and Places. .
Writing Letters. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The President’s Entourage . . . . .
The Greedy Merchant . . . . . . . .
The Lanky Basketball Player . . .
A Mysterious Parcel . . . . . . . . . .
The Villain in the Play . . . . . . . .
The Firefighter’s Bravery . . . . . .
Two Weary Travelers . . . . . . . . .
The Bashful Newcomer . . . . . . .
The Baggy Overalls . . . . . . . . . .
The Obnoxious Customer . . . . .
A Finicky Eater . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Zip Around on a Skateboard . . .
Impersonate a Rock Star . . . . . .
Yearn for a Good Night’s Sleep .
Ejected from a Circus Cannon . .
Splurge on a New Racing Bike. .
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Curriculum Vocabulary
Animal Group Match-Up . . .
Animal Offspring Match-Up
What’s the Weather? . . . . . .
Mammal, Bird, or Fish?* . . .
Plant It, Wear It, or Eat It?. .
Anatomy Lesson*. . . . . . . . .
Interesting Insects . . . . . . . .
Botany Bonanza*. . . . . . . . .
The Human Body . . . . . . . . .
Magnificent Mammals . . . . .
Science Potpourri . . . . . . . .
Geography Jargon . . . . . . . .
More Geography Jargon . . .
What’s the Word? . . . . . . . .
These United States . . . . . . .
Math Vocabulary . . . . . . . . .
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Just for Fun
Tricky Pairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
More Tricky Pairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Hyphenated Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Looking Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Chef Pierre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
The World of Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Colorful Words*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
In the Kitchen* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Phobias*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Is There a Doctor in the House?*. . . . . 106
Career Capers*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Vocabulary List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Answer Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Prefix Puzzlers
Dis-Words. . . . . .
Ex-Words . . . . . .
Inter-Words . . . .
Mis-Words . . . . .
Over-Words . . . .
Pre-Words . . . . .
Sub-Words . . . . .
Super-Words . . .
Un-Words . . . . . .
Number Prefixes
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*These activities are more challenging and are
ideal to use with gifted and talented students.
Introduction
The Power Practice series™ contains dozens of ready-to-use activity pages to provide students with
skill practice. Use the fun activities to supplement and enhance what you are already teaching in
your classroom. Give an activity page to students as independent class work, or send the pages home
as homework to reinforce skills taught in class. An answer key is provided at the back of the book for
quick reference.
The creative activity pages in Vocabulary in Context • 5-8 introduces more than 1,200 vocabulary
words. These activities are ideal way for helping prepare students for standardized tests and for
increasing their vocabulary. Encourage students to use a dictionary as they complete the activites.
The book is divided into seven main sections:
• Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homophones
matching activities and using words in context
• Parts of Speech
classifying words and matching nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to their definitions
• What Would You Do with . . .?
choosing the best answer for twelve vocabulary words per page
• Context Clues
selecting the best definition for an underlined word used in a short phrase
• Curriculum Vocabulary
matching and classifying vocabulary correlated to science, social studies, and math
• Prefix Puzzlers
matching vocabulary words beginning with prefixes such as dis-, ex-, inter-,
mis-, pre-, sub-, and un- to definitions
• Just for Fun
identifying words correlated to food,
sports, phobias, occupations, and more
Use these ready-to-go activities to “recharge” skill
review and give students the power to succeed!
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Name ____________________________________________________ Date __________________
Adverbs in Action
USING ADVERBS
IN
CONTEXT
Use a dictionary to look up the meaning of each word in the word box. Write the definitions on a
separate sheet of paper. Then fill in the blank with the adverb that best completes each sentence.
casually
deceptively
visibly
gloomily
eventually
merely
annually
orderly
expectantly
hastily
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Dad was so __________________________ shaken after the accident, his hands trembled.
2
The idea for the theme of the party is __________________________ a suggestion.
3
After much deliberation, we __________________________ decided to catch the
early movie.
4 They strolled __________________________ along the beach, taking time to enjoy
the sunset.
5
The fund-raiser is held __________________________ around Thanksgiving.
6 Mike looked __________________________ out the window at the rain that forced the
soccer game to be cancelled.
7
I waited __________________________ for the package to arrive so I could start my
science fair project.
8 The puzzle seemed __________________________ simple until I saw how difficult it
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really was.
9 Because she was running late, Sarah dashed __________________________ to her car
for her next appointment.
10 The students evacuated the school in an __________________________ manner during
the fire drill.
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Name ____________________________________________________ Date __________________
Out-of-This-World Adverbs
USING ADVERBS
IN
CONTEXT
Use a dictionary to look up the meaning of each word in the word box. Write the definitions on a separate
sheet of paper. Then fill in the blank with the adverb that best completes each sentence.
dutifully
throughout
busily
listlessly
thereafter
fluently
regally
therefore
obviously
forcefully
hotly
positively
1
Hannah had a fever and sat __________________________ in the waiting room.
2
The police officer used all her strength to kick the door __________________________
to gain entrance to the apartment.
3
His science fair project was outstanding and __________________________
he won the top award.
4 There were cats in every room __________________________ the house.
5
Karen speaks Spanish __________________________ and distinctly.
6 The caterer scurried around __________________________ carrying trays of food
for the banquet.
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I __________________________ refuse to lend her any more money.
8 The issue of capital punishment was __________________________ debated by the
9 She __________________________ visited her aunt in the hospital because it was the
right thing to do.
10 They left Mexico and lived in the United States __________________________.
11 The crown sat __________________________ on his head during the coronation.
12 He __________________________ didn’t study because he flunked the algebra test.
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two teams as tempers flared.
Name ____________________________________________________ Date __________________
Adverb Tackle
USING ADVERBS
IN
CONTEXT
Use a dictionary to look up the meaning of each word in the word box. Write the definitions on a separate
sheet of paper. Then fill in the blank with the adverb that best completes each sentence.
moderately
rather
humbly
thoroughly
nowhere
boastfully
passively
violently
neglectfully
guiltily
slyly
immediately
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He sat __________________________ on the sidelines watching the action on the field.
2
The hurricane hit the coast with full force, __________________________ uprooting
trees and causing extensive damage.
3
The cost of the prom dress was __________________________ priced so I was able to
buy it with the allowance I had saved.
4 I __________________________ forgot to mail my check for the telephone bill and
was two weeks late.
5
He looked around __________________________ as he lifted the lid of the cookie jar
and grabbed a treat.
6 We __________________________ enjoyed the dinner at the new gourmet restaurant
and plan to go back again.
7
The thief __________________________ crept into the storeroom unnoticed and took
off with expensive equipment.
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8 She __________________________ told the news reporter about all her achievements
and bragged about her numerous awards.
9 The car sped around the corner, but a police officer was __________________________
in sight.
10 When we heard about the accident, we left for the hospital _________________________.
11 Without any fuss, Dad ___________________________ accepted the coaching trophy
and thanked the team.
12 “I’d __________________________ read an interesting book than watch television,”
said Jason.
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Name ____________________________________________________ Date __________________
Adverb Mansion
USING ADVERBS
IN
CONTEXT
Use a dictionary to look up the meaning of each word in the word box. Write the definitions on a separate
sheet of paper. Then fill in the blank with the adverb that best completes each sentence.
correctly
uselessly
falsely
repeatedly
inwardly
possibly
directly
daintily
extremely
zestfully
completely
sharply
1
We went __________________________ home after the movie and didn’t stop for dessert.
2
The trapeze artists flew __________________________ through the air at the circus.
3
The truck was __________________________ expensive, so he decided to look around
more before making a purchase.
4 She __________________________ wiped the crumb from her mouth.
5
The apartment came __________________________ furnished so we didn’t have to buy
any new furniture.
6 I’ve called Rover __________________________ to come inside out of the rain.
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Our school’s test scores went up __________________________ over last year.
8 She looked __________________________ to try to understand her anger.
10 The group was __________________________ accused of shoplifting and the manager
apologized.
11 Their plan can’t __________________________ work the way they’ve described it.
12 Her sprained arm hung __________________________ by her side.
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9 He did his homework __________________________ and got a perfect score.