Academic Vocabulary Practice Tests
These Grade 5 English Language Arts practice tests help students build the vocabulary needed for reading, writing, science, mathematics, social studies, and classroom discussion. Students use context clues, Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, domain-specific meanings, and precise word choice.
Skills covered
- Using context clues to determine word meaning
- Using Greek and Latin roots such as bio, geo, graph, port, spect, and aud
- Using prefixes and suffixes to analyze unfamiliar words
- Recognizing synonyms, antonyms, and shades of meaning
- Understanding academic words in science, math, social studies, writing, and technology
- Choosing precise words for clear communication
How to use these practice tests
Read the complete sentence or passage before choosing an answer. Look for examples, contrasts, definitions, and word parts. Then replace the vocabulary word with each option and choose the meaning that fits both the sentence and its subject.
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