Grade 5 Vocabulary Worksheet

Vocabulary Words:

1. Reduce
2. Conscious
3. Implying
4. Contradict
5. Cascading
6. Depleted
7. Perform
8. Environment

Instructions:

1. Read each sentence carefully.
2. Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word from the list.
3. Use each word only once.

Worksheet:

1. We need to _____ the amount of plastic we use to help protect the environment.
2. She was _____ of her actions and tried to make better choices.
3. His words were _____ that he didn't want to go to the party.
4. Her actions seemed to _____ what she had said just moments before.
5. The water flowed down the mountain in a _____ waterfall.
6. The constant use of natural resources has _____ the earth's supply.
7. The dancers will _____ a beautiful routine at the recital.
8. We must take care of our _____ to ensure a healthy planet for future generations.

Assignment: Choose five of the vocabulary words from the list. Write a sentence for each word to show its meaning. Use each word correctly in a sentence.

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Word Bank:

1. Reduce
2. Conscious
3. Implying
4. Contradict
5. Cascading
6. Depleted
7. Perform
8. Environment

Directions: Match each vocabulary word with its correct definition or use it in a sentence.

1. Reduce: a) To make something smaller in size, amount, or number. b) To increase the size or amount of something.
2. Conscious: a) Unaware or not noticing. b) Aware of and able to think and notice things.
3. Implying: a) Stating something directly. b) Suggesting something without saying it outright.
4. Contradict: a) To agree with something. b) To say or do something that goes against what has been said or done before.
5. Cascading: a) A sudden rush of water down a steep slope. b) Something flowing or falling in stages, like a waterfall.
6. Depleted: a) Filled up or overflowing. b) Used up or emptied, especially of natural resources.
7. Perform: a) To fail to do something. b) To carry out a task or put on a show or display.
8. Environment: a) The natural world, including all living and non-living things. b) The air, water, and land in which people, animals, and plants live.

Assignment:

Part A: Vocabulary Matching

Match each vocabulary word with its correct definition by writing the corresponding letter in the blank provided.

1. Reduce: _____
2. Conscious: _____
3. Implying: _____
4. Contradict: _____
5. Cascading: _____
6. Depleted: _____
7. Perform: _____
8. Environment: _____

Part B: Sentence Completion

Complete each sentence below by filling in the blanks with the appropriate vocabulary word from the word bank.

1. We need to _______________ the amount of waste we produce to help protect the environment.
2. Sarah was _______________ of her surroundings and noticed every little detail.
3. His words seemed to be _______________ that he didn't want to go to the party without directly saying it.
4. The witness's testimony seemed to _______________ the evidence presented by the defense.
5. The heavy rain caused a _______________ flow of water down the mountainside.
6. After years of overfishing, the once abundant fish population in the lake has been _______________.
7. The actors will _______________ a play for the school assembly next Friday.
8. It's important to take care of our _______________ to ensure a healthy planet for future generations.

Part C: Creative Writing

Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) describing a scenario where someone consciously takes actions to reduce their environmental impact. Use at least three of the vocabulary words in your paragraph.