Animal Kingdom
The squirrel slumbered in her den during the long winter and awoke in the spring to fresh seeds all around.
What does slumbered mean?
A) Grew quickly
B) Slept deeply
C) Ate seeds
B) Slept deeply
After Ursula failed the quiz, she knew it was time to hit the books before the final test.
What does hit the books mean?
A) Punch her books
B) Study harder
C) Buy new books
B) Study harder
In early America, beaver hides were popular and used to make hats, blankets, and jackets.
What does hide mean here?
A) Conceal
B) Dam
C) Animal fur/skin
C) Animal fur/skin
A sleepy dog basks on the carpet near a sunny window, tongue hanging out with a doggy grin.
What does basks mean?
A) Lying down relaxed in warmth
B) Curled up and shivering
C) Running and barking
A) Lying down relaxed in warmth
After Walter finished cleaning the bathroom, his mom said he was not out of the woods yet because he still had to do the dishes.
What does not out of the woods mean?
A) Being lost in a forest
B) There is still more to do
C) Doing outdoor chores
B) There is still more to do
Doctors want patients to focus on preventing illnesses by eating right and getting enough sleep.
What does preventing mean?
A) Avoiding bad things before they start
B) Eating lots of fruits
C) Staying away from doctors' offices
A) Avoiding bad things before they start
Newt saw an albatross, seagulls, and pelicans flying over the beach.
What is an albatross?
A) A flying fish
B) A sea lion
C) A sea bird
C) A sea bird
Damien's goals seem innocent at first, but many suspect he has a hidden agenda to cause trouble.
What is an agenda?
A) A calendar
B) A schedule
C) A secret plan
C) A secret plan
Losing six games in a row eroded our team's confidence until everyone felt like giving up.
What does eroded mean?
A) Exploded
B) Wore down over time
C) Encouraged
B) Wore down over time