Word Precision Quiz
High School ELD • Level 5 Academic Vocabulary Practice
Word Precision Quiz
Total Score ______ / 20
Student Name:
Date:
Period:
Word Bank & Parts of Speech
Check the part of speech before writing
Access noun / verb
Adapt verb
Chance noun
Compare verb
Derive verb
Evaluate verb
Melody noun
Provide verb
Suddenly adverb
Within preposition
Grammar Tip: Look at the words before and after the blank. Decide whether the missing word is an action (verb), a person or thing (noun), a how-word (adverb), or a time/place word (preposition).
1 Part 1: Contextual Fill-in-the-Blank
10 Points • 1 pt each
Read each sentence below. Write the vocabulary word from the box that best completes the sentence. Use each word only once.
Students must scan their school ID cards to gain to the computer lab after regular school hours.
Animals that live in hot, dry deserts must their habits so they can survive with very little drinking water.
Because dark gray clouds covered the sky, there was a high of rain before the soccer game started.
In English class, our teacher asked us to the two main book characters to see how they are alike and different.
Many common words in the English language their meanings from ancient Latin and Greek word roots.
Before turning in their essays, students should carefully their writing to make sure their facts are accurate and clear.
The school band played a sweet and peaceful that all the parents recognized during the concert.
The high school will free notebooks, pens, and Chromebooks for every new student.
The classroom was quiet until the fire alarm went off and surprised everyone in the room.
All library books must be returned to the school media center two weeks of checking them out.
Word Precision Quiz • High School ELD Turn to Page 2 for Part 2 (Multiple Choice) → Page 1 of 2
High School ELD • Level 5 Word Usage Identification
Part 2: Multiple Choice Usage
Student Name:
Directions: For questions 11–20, choose the letter (A, B, or C) of the sentence that uses the vocabulary word correctly and makes good sense.
10 Points • 1 pt each
11. ACCESS Target Word
A)The school library gives students internet access to do homework.
B)The speaker talked with so much access that everyone clapped.
C)Rainy weather will access heavily on our soccer practice today.
16. EVALUATE Target Word
A)The doctor told the sick boy to evaluate quiet rest in bed.
B)Teachers evaluate student projects by checking facts and effort.
C)Cold winter air can evaluate the battery life of a cell phone.
12. ADAPT Target Word
A)The club voted to adapt five dollars for pizza after school.
B)When moving to a new country, teenagers must adapt to new customs.
C)The science student had to adapt the balance scale before weighing rocks.
17. MELODY Target Word
A)The singer performed a lovely melody that stayed in my head all day.
B)The chef prepared a hot melody of spices for the chicken soup.
C)The soccer team suffered from a painful melody of injuries.
13. CHANCE Target Word
A)The teacher decided to chance the test because many kids were sick.
B)The movie showed deep chance when the character lost his dog.
C)If you review vocabulary every night, you have a better chance to pass.
18. PROVIDE Target Word
A)The warning sign will provide people from swimming in the river.
B)The community center will provide free warm coats during winter.
C)The student chose to provide quietly during the loud lunch break.
14. COMPARE Target Word
A)Shoppers compare prices at two different stores before buying shoes.
B)The secretary was able to compare all loose papers into one folder.
C)The coach gave a speech to compare excitement into the players.
19. SUDDENLY Target Word
A)The student wrote a suddenly story with many great paragraphs.
B)Because the answer was suddenly, the teacher asked another person.
C)The lights flickered and then suddenly went out during the rainstorm.
15. DERIVE Target Word
A)Astronomers hope to derive new stars using the giant telescope.
B)The teacher tried to derive two fighting students into close friends.
C)Solar panels derive clean electric power from natural sunlight.
20. WITHIN Target Word
A)Students must finish the reading quiz within twenty-five minutes.
B)The shy boy stayed within and did not speak to anyone at lunch.
C)Please place your muddy sneakers within on the wooden porch.
Check your answers to make sure each sentence makes good sense. Part 1: ____ / 10 • Part 2: ____ / 10 Page 2 of 2
