WHATS IT MEAN
The floor is filthy.
What does the word filthy mean in this sentence?
Extremely Dirty
Name something that would make a clanking noise.
A car, anything metal, machinery, etc.
He was a good student.
What word can be used to replace the word good?
Diligent, focused, splendid, marvelous, inspiring, etc.
She was nice.
What is the weakest word in this sentence?
Nice
Ms. B slumped into the room because she hadn’t had her Dunkin, yet.
Act out the word slumped.
Slumping is moving in a slow and sad way.
The towering woman walked down the street.
What does the word towering mean in this sentence?
Very Tall
Name something that feels slushy.
Snow, lemon ice, a popsicle, etc.
It was a very hot day.
What word can be used to replace the words very hot?
Sweltering, scorching, untolerable, etc.
The squirrel ran down the tree.
What is the weakest word in this sentence?
Ran
Mr. R leapt across the bridge on his perilous journey to destroy the ring.
Act out the word leapt.
Leaping is jumping.
The brutal test left the students thinking all day.
What does the word brutal mean in this sentence?
Horrible, Awful, or Vicious
Name something that smells musty.
Leaves, an attic, a locker room, a hunting cabin, etc.
The doctor looks at the cut, hoping to find something important.
What word can be used to replace the word looks?
Examines, analyzes, inspects, etc.
Walking into the room,
Mr. R exhaled while smiling, and gently set his coffee on the desk.
What is the weakest word in this sentence?
Walking
The squirrel skittered across the bench, desperately trying to capture the peanut butter jelly sandwich.
Act out the word skittered.
Skittering is running stealthily and quickly.
Amiably, the puppy trots into the park.
What does the word amiably mean in this sentence?
In a Friendly Manner
Name something that tastes bitter.
Coffee, tea, etc.
He went onto the basketball court confidently.
What word can be used to replace the word went?
Sprinted, hopped, strutted, jogged, etc.
Ms. B cruised down the road that runs through the hills.
What is the weakest word in this sentence?
Runs
The puppy whimpered from his crate, desperately seeking attention.
Act out the word whimpered.
Whimpering is to cry in a quiet or sad way.
The kite danced through the blustery forest.
What does the word blustery mean in this sentence?
Very Windy
Name something that feels slimy.
Slugs, Raw Chicken, etc.
“Hurry! Give me the car keys!” she said.
What word can be used to replace the word said?
Commanded, Urged, etc.
Amy gazed amiably at her mother while thinking of toys.
What is the weakest word in this sentence?
Thinking
The possum screeched in fright as the light turned on.
Act out the word screeched.
Screeching is screaming in a loud and fearful way.