Vocabulary 1
to take in or soak up
absorb
thick or heavy
dense
I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, “Dance, Boots”, he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don't know of many dogs that can do such amazing tricks.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Boots is my dog.
b. Boots can sit.
c. Boots is very smart.
d. Most dogs can't dance.
C. Boots is very smart
What is the adverb?
My grandpa snored loudly.
loudly (how)
A person who grows crops
farmer
to twist out of normal shape
distort
a supply of power
energy
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Todd hung up a big sign that said, “Happy Birthday, Joey!” Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Todd had a great birthday.
b. Joey had a great birthday.
c. Todd got lots of gifts.
d. Joey got lots of gifts.
B. Joey had a great birthday
What is the adverb?
I will visit my friend tomorrow.
tomorrow (when)
a person who uses paint and canvas to make art
painter / artist
a clear piece of curved glass or plastic
lens
a shiny surface that reflects light
mirror
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room anymore. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Peter cannot go in the living room.
b. Peter's parents don't like the carpet.
c. Peter likes to make a mess.
d. Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
D. Peter's parents made new rules for the new carpet stays clean
What is the adverb?
My sheepdog sat lazily in the pool.
lazily (how)
A person who educates others
teacher
concave
curved OUTWARD
convex
Brad is sixteen years old and yesterday he had his first driving lesson. “Back out of the driveway carefully,” his dad said. “Be sure you look in the mirror to make sure nobody is behind you.” Brad backed the car up and turned the wheel quickly. He and his father felt the car go bump. Oh no! Brad hit the mailbox
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Brad's father was angry.
b. Brad has good driving skills.
c. Brad's first driving lesson did not go well.
d. Brad always drives poorly.
C. Brad's first driving lesson did not go well
What is the adverb?
Neil stopped suddenly and listened.
suddenly (how)
A person who makes breads, cakes, and cookies
baker
Not clear
opaque
a wedge-shaped piece of transparent glass that breaks up light
prism
Ivy and her friend, Fern, went bowling last Thursday. Ivy had never bowled before, but she was excited to try. On the first frame, Ivy's ball landed in the gutter. She knocked down one or two pins on most of her turns. Ivy did not get any strikes or spares. Fern said to Ivy, “The score doesn't matter as long as we are having fun.”
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Ivy is an excellent bowler.
b. Ivy and Fern will go bowling again.
c. Ivy is a better bowler than Fern.
d. Ivy is not a good bowler.
D. Ivy is not a good bowler
What is the adverb?
We will go to the concert soon.
soon (when)
A person who makes music using their voice.
singer