Business Words Vocabulary Worksheets for 5th Grade

What your child practices

Here, 4 worksheets help 5th grade students (Grade 5 in Canada) learn and use Business Words, with 32 questions in all. Vocabulary is one of the strongest predictors of reading success in upper elementary, and topic word lists help children understand what they read in science and social studies. Inside you will find Match the Meaning, Fill in the Sentence, Synonyms and Antonyms and Which Word Fits. The skill matches Common Core L.5.4, the standard for working out the meaning of unknown words. It also touches L.5.6, learning and using new grade level words. Each PDF includes its own answer key on page 2, ready for you or your child to check. Finished a sheet? The online version reads every question aloud and checks answers instantly.

Tips for parents

• Ask for a synonym and an antonym for each new word to deepen understanding.
• Pick three words from the Business Words list and use them in conversation during the week.
• Cover the definitions and quiz your child, then swap roles so they quiz you.