target word: medium
a.
b.
c.
d.
Alicia reported to the police that a
man of medium build was seen
entering the building at the time of the
crime.
Which word below is a synonym of the
underlined word as it is used above?
maximum
small
magnet
moderate
target word: beyond
a.
b.
c.
d.
The sign said, “Employees only
beyond this point.”
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word as it is used above?
to go further
to stop
to complete
to read carefully
a.
b.
c.
d.
target word: remain
Alicia and Boyd asked Alexis to
remain with them throughout the play.
Which word below is an antonym of the
underlined word above?
end
react
stay
leave
target word: previous
a.
b.
c.
d.
After watching the sequel, the
audience decided that the previous
movie was much better.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word as it is used above?
the one that comes after
the one that came before
something that is pretty
something that is happening now
a.
b.
c.
d.
target word: identical
Although maternal twins are
technically considered identical twins,
paternal twins often look very similar.
What word below is a synonym for the
underlined word?
different
same
identify
accurate
target word: distance
a.
b.
c.
d.
Jeremiah wanted to know the distance
between New York City, New York and
Miami, Florida.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word?
a measurement of time
a distant relative
an amount of space between two things
a measurement of how much it cost
target word: effort
a.
b.
c.
d.
The athlete’s strong effort showed
how much he wanted the gold medal.
What word below is a synonym of the
underlined word above?
lose
win
official
attempt
target word: explanation
a.
b.
c.
d.
Peter Parker felt he owed Mary Jane
an explanation for his being late for
their date, so he said he had to get
groceries for his Aunt.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word above?
to tell why something happened
give money to for a good cause
exit immediately without delay
tell when you will be there
target word: accurate
a.
b.
c.
d.
The scientists must measure an
accurate amount of chemicals
because there is no room for error.
Which word below is an antonym for the
underlined word below?
precise
specific
correct
incorrect
target word: opportunity
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sarah was thrilled about her
opportunity to the be on American
Idol.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word above?
a lost cause
a chance to do something
a responsibility to do something
an escape from having to do something
target word: gale
The men were informed by the National
Weather Service that they should not
attempt to sail today because a storm with
gale-force winds was approaching.
What word below is an antonym for the
underlined word above?
a. weak
b. strong
c. brief
d. full
target word: rate
a.
b.
c.
d.
She wanted beautiful pictures so
Eleanor insisted on a top-rate camera.
What word is a synonym of the
underlined word as it is used above?
special
quality
entertainment
fast
target word: rage
a.
b.
c.
d.
Alphonse was incredibly embarrassed
when his grandmother was arrested
for road rage.
Which word below is an antonym for the
underlined word above?
anger
turmoil
dance
peace
target word: volume
The volume of water held in the lake
has not been measured in three years.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word as it is used above?
a. how heavy something is
b. the amount of something
c. how old something is
d. the reason something is here
target word: compete
a.
b.
c.
d.
The Battle of the Bands brought many
people to the city to watch the best
college marching bands compete.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word above?
take part in a contest
take part in playing a song
march from the city
march to the city
target word: brain
a.
b.
c.
d.
Your brain controls everything you
do.
Which word below is a synonym of the
underlined word above?
heart
hand
mask
mind
target word: proceed
a.
b.
c.
d.
After finishing the race, the winning
cyclists will proceed to the photo
shoot.
Which of the following is an antonym of
the underlined word above?
give
return
jump
continue
target word: increase
a.
b.
c.
d.
The runners will increase their speed
in the final lap of the race.
Which word below is a synonym of the
underlined word above?
decline
continue
raise
compete
target word: brief
a.
b.
c.
d.
After diving again, the treasure
hunters will have a brief meeting on
what they found.
Which word below is an antonym of the
underlined word above?
short
lost
away
lengthy
target word: coast
a.
b.
c.
d.
The three girls decided to coast along the
coast.
What are the meanings of the underlined
homonyms as they are used above?
to drive or ride slowly; where the desert meets
the oasis
riding coat tails; where the mountains meet the
plains
slow ride; where the ocean meets the sea
to drive or ride slowly; where the ocean meets
the land
target word: recently
a.
b.
c.
d.
Just recently, Jacob and Jennifer became
best friends.
Which definition below best describes the
meaning of the underlined word above?
nearby
not long ago
long ago
in the future
target word: citizen
a.
b.
c.
d.
Allen received the Good Citizen award
from his town because he regularly
volunteered to clean up the parks.
Which of the following is the best
meaning for the underlined word above?
a resident of a particular city or town
a guest in a particular hotel
a resident of a particular hotel
a guest of a particular city or town
target word: generous
a.
b.
c.
d.
People who want to help the mudslide victims may donate money or be
generous with their time.
Which word below is a synonym of the
underlined word below?
taking
jumping
energetic
giving
a.
b.
c.
d.
target word: suggest
Mark doesn’t believe in bigfoot
because no one has found enough
evidence to suggest that bigfoot is
real.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word above?
cause one to think
succeed at being the best
take away from belief
create a story
target word: gigantic
a.
b.
c.
d.
Everyone that has supposedly seen a
bigfoot says that it is so gigantic that
it can’t be mistaken for a human or
any animal.
What word below is an antonym for the
underlined word above?
huge
small
quiet
loud
target word: particle
a.
b.
c.
d.
Although his brother tried to convince him
that the light in the picture was some kind
of spiritual “orb,” Eric was certain it was
nothing other than a particle of dust.
What must be the meaning of the underlined
word above?
a large mound of dust
an article on dust
a ghost
a small portion of something
target word: observe
The veterinarian will observe the
deer’s eating habits to decide when
she is well enough to return to the
wild.
Which word below is a synonym of the
underlined word above?
a. take
b. give
c. watch
d. eat
target word: firm
a.
b.
c.
d.
Alice, that teacher is very firm; she
will not put up with your disruptions.
Which word below is a synonym of the
underlined word above?
easy
mean
strict
happy
target word: hurricane
a.
b.
c.
d.
Whenever a hurricane approaches, Alexander is
glued to The Weather Channel.
Which of the following best describes the underlined
word above?
a storm with a violent wind, equal to or greater than 74
miles per hour
a storm with a slight wind, equal to or less than 20
miles per hour
a storm with a lot of wind, equal to or greater than 15
miles per hour
a storm with only a light rain and a lot of wind that
sometimes contains lightening
target word: horizon
a.
b.
c.
d.
The sun always sets in the western
horizon.
Which word below must be the best
synonym for underlined word above?
horizontal
skyline
atmosphere
sunset
target word: emotion
Althea’s mother, a soldier, was sent to Iraq. When
she was able to see her mother again, Althea was
finding it difficult to describe the certain emotion
she was feeling; it was better than joy, better than
happiness.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Which phrase below best describes the
underlined word above?
how someone feels, such as happy, sad, angry
how someone thinks, such as good, bad, okay
how someone communicates, such as loudly
or quietly
how someone moves, such as quickly or
slowly
target word: solution
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ah ha! The solution to that math
problem is EASY, as long as you
know the formula.
Which word below must be the best
synonym for the underlined word above?
multiply
divide
decide
answer
target word: duration
a.
b.
c.
d.
Erica would only go to the play if the
duration was less than two hours.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word as it is used above?
how much time something lasts
how much sound something makes
what type of language is used
what type of play is being done
target word: combination
Margaret suggested that the best
color combination for the school
dance had to be pink and green, but
the boys rejected that idea.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word above?
a. to take apart
b. to invite someone
c. to put together
d. to bring inside
target word: stationary
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ever since the hip surgery, Megan’s
grandmother has been stationary, so
Megan bought her some new stationary to
write letters to her family.
Which words below are synonyms of the
underlined words above?
motionless, paper
moving, pens
static, staples
situation, sounds
target word: culture
a.
b.
c.
d.
Mardi Gras, a festive time in America,
began in the ancient Roman culture
with a tradition called Lupercalia.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word above?
a group of people
a large group of people
shared practices of a group of people
shared practices in different languages
target word: adventure
a.
b.
c.
d.
Carlisle wanted to go on an adventure like
Bear Grylls, begin dropped off in a jungle
and having to find his way out.
What must be the meaning of the underlined
word above?
an easy ride in an airplane
an easy journey to another place
a risky and exciting experience
a risky but easy experience
target word: manufacture
a.
b.
c.
d.
Jason would like to visit Oshawa,
Ontario, Canada, so that he may see a
Camaro being manufactured.
What must be a synonym of the
underlined word above?
washed
grown
made
destroyed
target word: agriculture
a.
b.
c.
d.
In order to help their family farm thrive even
more, the twins have decided to go into
agriculture in college.
What must be the meaning of the underlined
word above?
the flower business
the cultivation of the soil for growing crops and
rearing animals
the idea of growing flowers to be sold in flower
shops
the cultivation of pets for sale in a pet shop
target word: legislature
a.
b.
c.
d.
Benjamin’s interest in the law lead him to
join the state’s legislature.
What must be the meaning of the underlined
word above?
the group of people who run the state
the group of people who look after the state
the group of people who are in control of the
state
the group of people who make legal decisions
for the state
target word: outstanding
a.
b.
c.
d.
Our school’s robotics team did an
outstanding job at the district competition.
What word below must be an antonym of the
underlined word above as it is used above?
distinguished
okay
terrible
interesting
target word: understood
a.
b.
c.
d.
Eleanor wanted to be sure that her little
brother understood that swimming was
important, so she told him everyday that he
needed to learn how to swim.
Which word below would best replace the
underlined word above?
ignore
tried
talked
knew
target word: proof
a.
b.
c.
d.
The detective finally found the proof
he needed to put the suspects behind
bars.
What word below is a synonym of the
underlined word above?
evidence
example
exciting
coat
target word: moisture
a.
b.
c.
d.
After the summer rain shower,
moisture filled the air.
What word below is a synonym of the
underlined word above?
dryness
dampness
electricity
color
target word: annoy
a.
b.
c.
d.
Erica had to ask her younger sister
over and over to not annoy her.
What word below is an antonym of the
underlined above word?
bother
agree
soothe
aggravate
target word: author
a.
b.
c.
d.
C.S. Lewis is the author of The Lion,
the Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Which of the following is a synonym of
the underlined word above?
illustrator
mentor
computer
writer
target word: auditorium
a.
b.
c.
d.
The city auditorium is a place where
everyone can go to hear the orchestra.
What must be the meaning of the underlined
word above?
a building or hall used for public gatherings
a place where musicians play their music
a place where people can see each other
a small tank-like place, kind of like an
aquarium
target word: awkward
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sometimes, Janey felt awkward around the
boys, so her cousin helped her gain some
confidence, and told her to simply be true
to herself.
Which word below is an antonym of the
underlined word above?
greedy
honest
nervous
graceful
target word: meadow
a.
b.
c.
d.
Using his binoculars, Joshua
observed five deer in the meadow.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word above?
large fresh-water lake
small fresh-water lake
piece of grassland
piece of forestland
target word: coward
a.
b.
c.
d.
Austin tried to explain to his friend
that bullies are really cowardly people
that hide behind mean words.
Which of the following is an antonym of
the underlined word above?
chicken-hearted
simple
brave
crazy
target word: union
a.
b.
c.
d.
Paul was sure that blue and orange
was the best color union for the
school dance.
Which word below would best replace
the underlined word above?
divide
pigment
color
combination
target word: bonus
a.
b.
c.
d.
Each of the quiz bowl teams focused
even more when they entered the
bonus round.
Which of the following is a synonym of
the underlined word above?
end
beginning
around
extra
target word: social
a.
b.
c.
d.
Although bullying is a major social
problem, it is important to remember that
children who are bullies are usually being
bullied somewhere else.
What must be the meaning of the underlined
word above?
of or relating to most or all people
of or relating to thinking and reading
of or relating to schools and busses
of or relating to homes or parents
target word: regions
a.
b.
c.
d.
Pangea, an ancient geographic region
that no longer exists, is known as a
Paleogeographic region.
Which of the following is a synonym of
the underlined word above?
pace
sky
area
gigantic
target word: statement
a.
b.
c.
d.
Laura’s friends were not at all surprised by
her excited statement that she was going to
the dance with Mark.
Which word below is a synonym of the
underlined word above?
question
declaration
stance
talkative
target word: event
Seeing the Blue Angels fly
was an event that Darion
was sure to enjoy.
What must be the
meaning of the underlined word
as it is above?
a. an evening game
b. a morning occasion
c. an afternoon game and dance
d. a planned public occasion
target word: fumes
a.
b.
c.
d.
The gasoline fumes were
overwhelming, so Eric’s dad opened
the garage doors.
Which word below is a synonym of the
above underlined word?
funny
muses
vapor
vacuum
target word: bravery
a.
b.
c.
d.
When Jessica stood up to the bully,
she showed the bravery her teachers
were looking for.
Which of the following is an antonym of
the underlined word above?
strength
power
eggs
cowardice
target word: revolt
a.
b.
c.
d.
Many American colonists lead a revolt
against Britain, but not everyone agreed
with the revolution.
What must be the meaning of the underlined
word as it is used above?
an attempt to get more taxes and tea
an attempt to remove an unwanted controller
an attempt to remove a bigger country
a try at leaving the past behind and move on
target word: govern
The colonists known as Loyalist
preferred to remain governed by
Britain.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Which word below is a synonym of the
underlined word above?
connected
formed
ruled
understood
target word: inner
a.
b.
c.
d.
The inner workings of the mind are
studied by neuropsychologists.
Which of the following is an antonym of
the underlined word above?
outside
inside
cleaner
upside
target word: insist
a.
b.
c.
d.
Jonah laughed because his cat had to
insist on lying on his homework.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word above?
forget about what one is doing
demand that something is lost
forget about something important
demand something forcefully
target word: intact
a.
b.
c.
d.
Gregory was happy to find that after 24
hours of being subjected to the wrath of his
little cousins, the Lego city was still intact.
Which word below is a synonym of the
underlined word above?
unbroken
changed
instant
broken
target word: instant
a.
b.
c.
d.
Rebecca’s favorite dessert was
instant vanilla pudding.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word as it is used above?
happening a sometime later
happening immediately
happening some place else
happening right here
target word: influence
Joseph’s influence over the king gave him
more time to live.
What must be the meaning of the underlined
word above?
a. able to have an effect on the colors, sounds,
and diets of a household
b. able to have an effect on the thoughts, behavior,
or character of someone else
c. not able to give into someone else’s needs or
wants
d. not able to provide for someone else’s needs or
wants
target word: conflict
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ever since Marco snuck into Earnestine’s
room and took her video game without
asking, there has been a great deal of
conflict between the brother and sister.
Which of the following is an accurate synonym
for the underlined word above?
agreement
interest
concern
disagreement
target word: impeach
a.
b.
c.
d.
The prosecuting attorney asked the judge
to impeach the testimony of the defense’s
witness because the witness lied.
What must be the meaning of the underlined
word above?
to leave in place due to good behavior
to eat a peach with M&M’s and ice cream
to remove due to improper behavior
to move around with much imitation
target word: summarize
a.
b.
c.
d.
The judge asked each lawyer to
summarize her case for the jury.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word above?
to give a better version of the story
to give a brief or short version of the
story
to give an interesting version of the story
to give a lengthy or extensive version of
the story
target word: Appalachian
a.
b.
c.
d.
The Appalachians extend from
Canada to Alabama.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word above?
mountain system that is 2,000 miles long
airplanes that can fly for 2,000 miles
mountain that is really tall and rocky
airplane that is known for flying far
target word: immigration
a.
b.
c.
d.
Davis wasn’t certain if he was ready for his
immigration to Australia.
What must be the meaning of the underlined
word above?
the act of mentioning another place
the act of giving gifts to someone in another
place
the act of flying to another place
the act of moving to live permanently in
another place
target word: aid
a.
b.
c.
d.
To earn certain badges, scouts must
aid elderly people.
Which word below would best replace
the underlined word above?
give
forget
become
help
target word: aide
a.
b.
c.
d.
The teacher’s aide distributed the
newsletter for the week.
Which word below would best replace
the underlined word above?
helper
parent
newspaper
weekly
target word: gait
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sylvester’s gait gave him away as he
tried to walk quietly outside the
classroom.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word above?
a person’s manner of talking
a person’s manner of walking
a person’s manner of reading
a person’s manner of listening
target word: failure
a.
b.
c.
d.
When someone says, “Failure is not
an option,” it means he or she is
determined to succeed.
Which of the following is an antonym of
the underlined word above?
faking
swinging
falter
success
target word: plains
a.
b.
c.
d.
When Marcell envisioned Buffalo, he
imagined them grazing on plains.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word above?
grassy mountains
rocky mountains
grassy flatland
rocky flatland
a.
b.
c.
d.
target word: cease
Once the puppies cease barking, they
can come inside.
Which of the following is a synonym for
the underlined word above?
stop
continue
start
play
target word: reveal
a.
b.
c.
d.
Apple is finally going to reveal the
next I-phone.
Which word below is a synonym for the
underlined word above?
keep
take
sign
show
target word: defeat
a.
b.
c.
d.
Marcus predicted that the Ravens will
defeat the 49ers.
Which word below is the best definition
of the underlined word above?
win a victory over someone or something
lose a game to
create a new game for
win or lose, just have fun
target word: repeal
a.
b.
c.
d.
The legislature decided that it was
important to repeal certain laws that
were found to be unjust, such as laws
that allowed slavery.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word above?
to make it happen
to take away
to keep from going further
to repeat over and over
target word: Seattle
Seattle is a city in Washington state.
Which word below reveals the namesake
of the underlined word above?
a. the Seattle Indians (a football team)
b. Chief Seattle (who died in 1866)
c. the Seattle Seahawks
d. the Seattle Coffee Company
target word: shield
a.
b.
c.
d.
Jace acted like a human shield when
the wind-thrown debris came hurling
toward his baby brother.
Which word below is a synonym for the
underlined word above?
shelled
stop
guard
lost
target word: shriek
a.
b.
c.
d.
Melvin saw the alligator at the same time
that he heard his sister shriek, and he knew
she must have seen it, too.
Which word below could logically replace the
underlined word above?
jump
run
fall
yell
target word: relieve
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sam was relieved to see that his K-9
partner was in good shape after the
riot.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word above?
no longer friendly or nice
no longer stressed or upset
beginning to see someone differently
beginning to be nice again
target word: frontier
a.
b.
c.
d.
When Marcellus thought of cowboys,
he thought of the wild frontier.
Which of the following best describes the
underlined word above?
another country
a region beyond a settled area
a place with a bunch of hills
a region with too many mountains
target word: beliefs
a.
b.
c.
d.
Of all of Peggy’s beliefs, her belief in
bigfoot is the one that makes her husband
laugh the most.
What must be the meaning of the underlined
word above?
an acceptance that something is true or that
something exists
an acceptance that something must be done or
seen before one can say it is true
a wife that thinks some crazy things are real
a wife that is concerned that her husband is
bigfoot
a.
b.
c.
d.
target word: goal
The main goal of the Civil Rights
Movement in America was to provide
all American citizens with equal
rights.
Which of the following is a synonym of
the underlined word above?
thought
score
objective
attempt
target word: coal
a.
b.
c.
d.
To keep a forest fire from beginning,
the girl scouts were sure to smother
all of the remaining coal.
Which of the following words would
logically replace the underlined word
above?
embers
woods
fires
plants
a.
b.
c.
d.
target word: cocoa
Hot cocoa is a popular drink during
the winter months.
Which of the following is a synonym of
the underlined word above?
Coca-cola
Diet Coke
vanilla
chocolate
target word: boast
a.
b.
c.
d.
The sailing team had every reason to boast;
they’d won every race of the season, but
instead they were modest.
Based on context clues, what must be the
difference between the two underlined words
above?
boast means to brag but modest means to be
quiet about the success
boast means to be quiet about the success but
modest means to brag
there is no difference, they both mean the
same thing
there is only a slight difference, modest is a
form of boasting
a.
b.
c.
d.
target word: approach
The bigfoot hunters were hoping that
they would see a sasquatch approach
them as they camped.
What must be the meaning of the
underlined word above?
run away from
go towards
keep away from
have dinner with
5TH Grade National Reading Vocabulary
The First 90 Words (medium to approach)
One Semester of Bell-Ringers or Wrap-Ups or Exit Slips
or A 90-Item Multiple Choice Assessment or A Vocabulary Game
Bell-Ringers or Wrap-Ups
If using this PowerPoint as bell-ringers or
wrap-ups, then retain its current format.
Each slide contains a fun or interesting
picture to accommodate the word. The
questions are standardized-test formatted
(multiple choice) and assess your students’
knowledge of the meaning of the target word
using a range of strategies which include
context clues, antonyms, synonyms, and
there is one slide that addresses
homonyms. Each question has its own slide
making it user-friendly for bell-ringers or
wrap-ups.
Exit Slips
If using this PowerPoint for exit slips, go to
print preview, and print as a handout with 2,
3, 4, or 6 slides per page (depending on
your preference). Once you’ve printed the
handouts one time. Make enough copies for
each student. Then, you may cut out the
questions or let your students cut them out,
or have your students keep them as a
packet.
Assessment
If using this PowerPoint as an assessment,
choose the outline tab (or click print preview
and then click outline) and then you’ve got a
numbered test AND the answer key. The
answer key is on the last slide of the
PowerPoint. DON’T delete the last slide, but
don’t give it to your students either ;).
Game / Fun Stuff
If using this PowerPoint as a game or some
fun stuff for your students, then set
approximately 30 seconds to 60 seconds for
each slide, and push play. Students can be
put in groups and work in teams. Setting the
slides to 30 seconds will allow for a 45
minute game. Setting the slides to 60
seconds will allow for a 90 minute game. Be
sure to make an answer page for your
students. Directions for a game can be as
follows:
1. Write your team's name on the top of your
answer page.
2. For each new slide, write the target word
and the letter of the correct answer. (Target
Word: influence - a)
3. Be very quiet because you do not want to
give away the answer to the other teams.
a complete list of the words can be
accessed at the following website:
http://www.readingkey.com/demo/Files/voca
b/Grade5/Vocab5.pdf
Answer Key
1. d
2. a
3. d
4. b
5. b
6. c
7. d
8. a
9. d
10. b
11. a
12. b
13. d
14. b
15. a
16. d
17. b
18. c
19. d
20. d
21. b
22. a
23. d
24. a
25. b
26. d
27. c
28. c
29. a
30. b
31. a
32. d
33. a
34. c
35. a
36. c
37. c
38. c
39. b
40. d
41. c
42. d
43. a
44. b
45. c
46. d
47. a
48. d
49. c
50. c
51. d
52. d
53. a
54. c
55. b
56. d
57. c
58. d
59. b
60. c
61. a
62. d
63. a
64. b
65. b
66. d
67. c
68. b
69. a
70. d
71. d
72. a
73. b
74. d
75. c.
76. a
77. d
78. a
79. b
80. b
81. c
82. d
83. b
84. b
85. a
86. c
87. a
88. d
89. a
90. b
Copy and paste this key into a word processing file,
and then you can increase the font size.