Mexico
What does the word "fiesta" mean in the sentence: "The town celebrates a colorful fiesta every year."
a. Parade
b. Celebration
c. Music
d. Food
b. Celebration
What does the word "patriotic" mean in the sentence: "The people waved flags and wore red, white, and blue clothing to show their patriotic spirit of their country during the parade."
a. Happy
b. Busy
c. Proud
d. Sad
c. Proud
What does the word "glacier" mean in the sentence: "Some of the tallest glaciers can be found in the cold regions of Canada."
a. Small hill
b. Large, slow-moving mass of ice
c. Volcanic eruption
d. Fast-flowing river
b. Large, slow-moving mass of ice
Which word in the sentence below helps you understand the meaning of the word "tropical"?
"The tropical climate in the Caribbean makes it a popular vacation destination."
a. vacation
b. popular
c. climate
d. warm
d. warm
What does the word "travois" mean based on the sentence: "The Native American tribe used a travois to transport their belongings from one place to another."
a. A type of musical instrument
b. A traditional house
c. A sled-like object for carrying goods
d. A ceremonial dance
c. A sled-like object for carrying goods
Based on the sentence: "I bought a poncho to keep my body warm in the chilly weather," what does "poncho" most likely mean?
a. Umbrella
b. Jacket
c. Scarf
d. Blanket
b. Jacket
2. Based on the sentence: "The President of the country lives in the White House," what does "President" most likely refer to?
a. Teacher
b. Doctor
c. Leader of the country
d. Chef
c. Leader of the country
Based on the sentence, "The Canadian Shield, a large rocky plateau, covers a lot of Canada," what does "plateau" most likely mean?
a. Deep valley
b. Tall mountain
c. Flat elevated landform
d. Dense forest
c. Flat elevated landform
What do you think is the meaning of the word "vibrant" in the sentence below?
"The vibrant colors of the Caribbean flowers brightened up the garden."
a. bright
b. dull
c. small
d. quiet
a. bright
In the sentence, "The Native American ancestors passed down stories through generations," what does the word "ancestors" most likely mean?
a. Grandparents
b. Buildings
c. Animals
d. Clothing
a. Grandparents
In the sentence: "The sombrero provided shade from the hot sun," what does "sombrero" refer to?
a. Sunglasses
b. Hat with a wide brim
c. Gloves
d. Boots
b. Hat with a wide brim
In the sentence: "The Grand Canyon is a magnificent natural wonder," what does "magnificent" mean?
a. Small
b. Ugly
c. Beautiful
d. Boring
c. Beautiful
In the sentence "Maple syrup is a popular Canadian commodity," what is the meaning of "commodity"?
a. Antique item
b. Valuable product
c. Worthless object
d. Fragile piece
b. Valuable product
Based on the sentence, what does the word "fascinated" mean?
"Sarah fascinated her classmates with stories about her trip to the Caribbean."
a. bored
b. uninterested
c. captured the interest of
d. confused
c. captured the interest of
Based on the context, what does the word "moccasins" mean in the sentence: "The Native American boy wore moccasins on his feet to cover them."
a. Sandals
b. Hats
c. Shoes
d. Scarves
c. Shoes
4. What is the meaning of the word "taco" in the sentence: "I enjoyed a delicious taco with salsa for lunch."
a. Sandwich
b. Salad
c. Soup
d. Mexican dish
d. Mexican dish
What do you think the word "celebrate" means in the sentence: "We celebrate Independence Day on July 4th each year"?
a. Sleep
b. Remember
c. Honor
d. Play
c. Honor
What is the best synonym for the word "frosty" as used in the sentence "Winter mornings in Canada can be very frosty."
a. Sunny
b. Warm
c. Icy
d. Dry
c. Icy
From the sentence, what does the word "intense" most likely mean?
"The intense heat during summers in the Caribbean can be hard to handle."
a. mild
b. extreme
c. gentle
d. calm
b. extreme
In the sentence, "The Native American chief was known for the wisdom he used to solve problems," what does the word "wisdom" suggest about the chief?
a. He is strong
b. He is brave
c. He is intelligent
d. He is fast
c. He is intelligent
From the sentence: "The piñata was filled with candies and toys," what can be inferred about a piñata?
a. It is a type of candy
b. It is a toy
c. It is a container
d. It is a game piece
c. It is a container
If someone is described as being "brave" when coming to a new country, what does that tell you about them?
a. They are scared
b. They are courageous
c. They are funny
d. They are mean
b. They are courageous
Based on the sentence "The Inuit people have lived in northern Canada for hundreds of years," what does "Inuit" refer to?
a. European explorers
b. Native people of northern Canada
c. Canadian government officials
d. Canadian athletes
b. Native people of northern Canada
Which word in the sentence helps you understand the meaning of the word "locals"?
"During our visit, we enjoyed tasting the delicious cuisine made by the locals."
a. delicious
b. visit
c. cuisine
d. people who live there
d. people who live there
What do you think the word "tipi" means in this sentence: "The Native American family lived in a sturdy tipi on the grass."
a. Boat
b. Tent
c. Car
d. Treehouse
b. Tent