Vocabulary 1
What does EMBARK mean in this sentence?
I am so ready to EMBARK on my new journey.
To set out on an adventure
What effect were the new Americans hoping for by sending John Adams to France?
For Adams to convince France to help the Americans.
What does it mean to conduct something?
the act of directing something
What did Johnny and his father assume was the cause of the flash of light?
Enemy fire.
Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun.
Richard liked the movie, but ________ like the popcorn more.
he
What does SURVEYED mean in this sentence?
I surveyed the room for people who had questions.
to look over the parts and features
What was the cause of Johnny's illness?
He was seasick.
What does it mean when a room is CRAMPED?
There isn't a lot of space
What caused the crew members to get hurt?
The ship was hit by lightening.
Find the subject pronoun in the sentence:
Mary sent a message to them.
them
What does BRACING mean?
to give support
What caused Johnny and his father to feel better on the second day of their journey?
The calmer sea.
Ben Franklin was a REPRESENTATIVE.
What does that mean?
He acted for one or more people
Johnny had time to take French lessons because he was waiting for the _________.
ship to be repaired
Callie wants to have Sarah come over to her house. They plan to play all afternoon then go to their favorite restaurant for dinner. Now she just needs to convince her mom!
Read the dictionary entry below
play
1. a production on stage
2. to act a part
3.do an activity for fun
4.a pun
Which meaning of stick was used in the paragraph?
Meaning 3
What does PRESSING mean?
demanding attention immediately
After Johnny and his father retreated to their cabin, what caused the ship to pitch?
A storm.
What is a viewpoint?
a way of thinking about something
Why did the sailor keep Johnny away from the man-of-war?
He did not want the boy to get stung.
In the morning Elizabeth opened her window to look at the clouds.
What is the antecedent?
Elizabeth
What does DISTRACTED mean?
to stop paying attention
What is the most likely reason John Adams and his son traveled by barge to the ship?
The ship was so large it would have gotten stuck if it had come close to the shore.
The glass SHATTERED.
What does shattered mean in the sentence?
broken into pieces
Why was Captain Tucker angry about John Adams coming on deck when the Boston was attacked by a British merchantman?
He did not want John to get injured.
It was Saturday morning and Samuel was in a hurry to get to his baseball game. His mom kept reminding him of his chores. She asked if his room was neat, then she reminded him that it was his turn to clean the shower. Would he ever get to his game?
Read the dictionary entry below.
shower
1. a party to celebrate
2. rain
3. a place to bathe
4. to wash yourself
In the paragraph, which meaning most closely matches the meaning of the word shower?
Meaning 3