Vocabulary Enhancement Quiz: Wordly Wise 2000 Book 4 Lesson 3

Language Arts

Grade 4th

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY

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1. What does 'venture' (n.) refer to?

A safe investment with guaranteed returns.

A leisurely stroll in the park.

A highly successful business endeavor.

Something that involves the risk of a loss.

A 'venture' typically involves taking a risk, with the possibility of experiencing a loss. It is not necessarily a safe investment with guaranteed returns, a leisurely activity, or a purely successful business endeavor.

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This educational tool is designed to enhance vocabulary skills, focusing on words introduced in the 'Wordly Wise 2000 Book 4 Lesson 3'. It aids in understanding usage, definitions, and context, essential for effective communication and comprehension in English language arts.

2. Approach (n.)

2. A type of fruit.

1. A coming closer 2. A road or way that leads to a place.

4. A type of dance.

3. A method of solving a problem.

In this context, approach refers to the act of coming closer or a road that leads to a place, not a type of fruit, method of problem-solving, or a dance.

Explanation

In this context, approach refers to the act of coming closer or a road that leads to a place, not a type of fruit, method of problem-solving, or a dance.

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3. Burrow (v.)

1. To fly high in the sky.

3. To swim in deep water.

1. To dig a hole or tunnel into or under something.2. To dig deeply into; to search

2. To cook food over an open flame.

The correct definition of 'burrow' is to dig a hole or tunnel into or under something, or to dig deeply into in order to search.

Explanation

The correct definition of 'burrow' is to dig a hole or tunnel into or under something, or to dig deeply into in order to search.

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4. Burrow (n.)

A unit of measurement for liquid volume.

A type of food popular in Asian cuisine.

A style of dance originating from South America.

A hole or tunnel dug by an animal as a home or for protection

A burrow is specifically a hole or tunnel dug by an animal for shelter, not related to food, measurement, or dance.

Explanation

A burrow is specifically a hole or tunnel dug by an animal for shelter, not related to food, measurement, or dance.

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5. Cease (v.)

To continue; to prolong indefinitely.

To accelerate; to speed up.

To pause temporarily; to take a break.

To stop; to come or bring to an end

The correct answer succinctly captures the meaning of 'cease' as stopping or bringing something to an end. The incorrect answers provide alternative meanings that are contrary to the definition of 'cease'.

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6. What is the definition of destruction (n.)?

Restoration

Construction

Harm or damage

Preservation

Destruction refers to the act of causing harm or damage, not construction, preservation, or restoration.

Explanation

Destruction refers to the act of causing harm or damage, not construction, preservation, or restoration.

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7. Drowsy (adj.)

Excited

Energetic

Alert

Tired or sleepy

The correct definition of 'drowsy' is feeling tired or sleepy, not energetic, excited, or alert.

Explanation

The correct definition of 'drowsy' is feeling tired or sleepy, not energetic, excited, or alert.

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8. Famished (adj.)

Rich

Tired

Very hungry

Excited

The word 'famished' specifically refers to feeling very hungry, beyond just being excited, tired, or rich.

Explanation

The word 'famished' specifically refers to feeling very hungry, beyond just being excited, tired, or rich.

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9. What does the adjective 'migratory' mean?

Moving from one place or country to another, usually regularly.

Having the characteristics of multiple animals.

Being afraid of moving to new locations.

Staying in one place permanently.

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10. What is the definition of 'nestle' as a verb?

1. To settle down comfortably, as if in a nest. 2. To lie in a sheltered,... 1. To settle down comfortably, as if in a nest. 2. To lie in a sheltered, partly hidden place

3. To fly high above the ground.

2. To actively search for a nest.

1. To build a nest.

The correct definition of 'nestle' as a verb is to settle down comfortably or lie in a sheltered place, not to build a nest, actively search for a nest, or fly high above the ground.

Explanation

The correct definition of 'nestle' as a verb is to settle down comfortably or lie in a sheltered place, not to build a nest, actively search for a nest, or fly high above the ground.

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11. What does the verb 'observe' mean?

5. To taste

1. To see; to notice. 2. To comment; to remark 3. To mark... 1. To see; to notice. 2. To comment; to remark 3. To mark an event or day 4. To obey.

3. To mark an event or day

4. To obey

The verb 'observe' means to see or notice something, as well as to comment or remark on it.

Explanation

The verb 'observe' means to see or notice something, as well as to comment or remark on it.

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12. What is the definition of prepare (v.)?

To procrastinate

To reminisce

To make or get ready

To clean up

The correct definition of prepare (v.) is to make or get ready, while the other options do not accurately describe the meaning of the word.

Explanation

The correct definition of prepare (v.) is to make or get ready, while the other options do not accurately describe the meaning of the word.

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13. Destructive (adj.)

B beneficial

A repairable

C creative

Causing harm or damage

The term 'destructive' refers to causing harm or damage, the opposite of repairable, beneficial, or creative.

Explanation

The term 'destructive' refers to causing harm or damage, the opposite of repairable, beneficial, or creative.

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14. What does it mean to hibernate (v.)?

To spend the winter in a resting state

To huddle with others for warmth.

To migrate during winter.

To stay awake all winter.

The correct answer describes the process of animals going into a state of dormancy during the winter season to conserve energy and survive the cold weather.

Explanation

The correct answer describes the process of animals going into a state of dormancy during the winter season to conserve energy and survive the cold weather.

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15. Preparation (n.)

A meal cooked before being eaten.

A type of fruit.

An unexpected event that disrupts plans.

Something done to get ready

Preparation refers to the act of getting ready for something, such as an event or task. It involves planning and taking necessary steps to ensure readiness.

Explanation

Preparation refers to the act of getting ready for something, such as an event or task. It involves planning and taking necessary steps to ensure readiness.

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16. What does the verb 'reduce' mean?

To maintain or keep the same size

To help or assist in growth

To increase or expand

To make or become smaller or less

The correct definition of 'reduce' is to make or become smaller or less, not to increase, maintain the same size, or help in growth.

Explanation

The correct definition of 'reduce' is to make or become smaller or less, not to increase, maintain the same size, or help in growth.

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17. Approach (v.)

To stay in the same place

To change direction

To move away from

To go closer to

The word 'approach' as a verb means to go closer to something or someone, not to move away, stay in the same place, or change direction.

Explanation

The word 'approach' as a verb means to go closer to something or someone, not to move away, stay in the same place, or change direction.

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18. What does 'forecast' mean as a verb?

To observe current events and trends.

To figure out and say what will happen before it takes place.

To determine the cause of past events.

To analyze past events and trends.

To control the outcome of future events.

The correct answer to the question 'forecast (v.)' is to predict or estimate a future event or trend. Forecasting involves using data and analysis to make educated guesses about what may happen in the future.

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19. What does the term 'migrate' (v.) refer to?

To prepare for hibernation for the winter.

To change the formatting of a document.

To copy files from one computer to another.

To move from one country or region to another

The correct definition of 'migrate' is to move from one country or region to another, making the other options incorrect.

Explanation

The correct definition of 'migrate' is to move from one country or region to another, making the other options incorrect.

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20. What does the term 'reduction' (n.) refer to?

The act of expanding or enlarging.

The process of increasing something.

The act of isolating or separating.

The act of reducing or the amount by which something is reduced.

The term 'reduction' specifically refers to the act of reducing or the amount by which something is reduced, not to increasing, expanding, enlarging, isolating, or separating.

Explanation

The term 'reduction' specifically refers to the act of reducing or the amount by which something is reduced, not to increasing, expanding, enlarging, isolating, or separating.

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21. What is the definition of migration?

A type of bird

The act of migrating

The movement of fish

A form of transportation

Migration refers to the act of moving from one place to another, typically for the purpose of living in a new location temporarily or permanently.

Explanation

Migration refers to the act of moving from one place to another, typically for the purpose of living in a new location temporarily or permanently.

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