5th Grade Vocabulary Test

A free 5th grade vocabulary test to print. It has 20 questions, Name, Date and Score lines, and an answer key.

Other versions: Version B · Version C

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What is on the test

• Part A, multiple choice: 17 questions. Circle the letter of the right answer.
• Part B, write the word: 3 questions. Write the word on the line.
• Time limit on the sheet: 20 minutes. Use it, or give no time limit.

Skill check

The last part of the sheet is for you. It says which questions test which skill.

• Questions 1–7, 9–10, 12–13, 15–16: Greek and Latin roots. Common Core L.5.4b; TEKS 110.7(b)(3)(C).
• Questions 8, 11, 14, 17–20: Prefixes and suffixes. Common Core L.5.4b; TEKS 110.7(b)(3)(C).

How to use it

1. Print one copy for each student.
2. Read the instructions for each part with the class.
3. Mark the test with the answer key. Write the score out of 20.
4. Look at the skill check. Find the skill with the most mistakes and teach it again.
5. Print Version B for a retest. It asks new questions on the same skills.

The questions in Version A

This is what the test asks. The answers are on the answer key.

Part A: Multiple choice

1. In "autograph", graph means:
   1. small
   2. heat
   3. write
2. In "attract", tract means:
   1. carry
   2. pull
   3. look
3. In "microwave", micro means:
   1. life
   2. see
   3. small
4. In "interrupt", rupt means:
   1. throw
   2. carry
   3. break
5. In "geology", geo means:
   1. earth
   2. far
   3. sound
6. Which word has a root that means "look"?
   1. scribble
   2. inspect
   3. export
7. In "symphony", phon means:
   1. self
   2. light
   3. sound
8. "nonstop" means:
   1. stop too much
   2. not stop
   3. stop wrongly
9. In "structure", struct means:
   1. build
   2. write
   3. hear
10. Which word has a root that means "light"?
    1. television
    2. biography
    3. photosynthesis
11. "overwork" means:
    1. work too much
    2. work again
    3. not work
12. In "erupt", rupt means:
    1. break
    2. say
    3. build
13. Which word has a root that means "see"?
    1. autograph
    2. geology
    3. periscope
14. Which word has the prefix re-?
    1. ready
    2. reach
    3. refill
15. Which word has a root that means "carry"?
    1. export
    2. scribble
    3. subtract
16. In "microphone", phon means:
    1. self
    2. sound
    3. far
17. Which word has the prefix un-?
    1. under
    2. uncle
    3. unsafe

Part B: Write the word

18. Put the parts together: over + cook
19. Put the parts together: over + sleep
20. Put the parts together: non + toxic

Practice first

Worksheets for the same skills:

• Greek and Latin Roots Worksheets
• Prefixes and Suffixes Worksheets

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