Vocab 1
Comp. 1
Vocab 2
Comp. 2
100

What does the word ability mean in the sentence below?

Hummingbirds have the ability to fly backwards.

a. special skill

b. difficult task

c. strange habit

d. favorite game

a. special skill

100

Why did the author write this story?

a. to prove that dogs are smart

b. to explain how to train dogs

c. to show what police dogs do

d. to tell how dogs can help people

c. to show what police dogs do

100

What does the word incorrect mean in the sentence below?

Grandma did not get my postcard because the address I wrote was incorrect.

a. long

b. old

c. small

d. wrong

d. wrong

100

Why did the author write the section called "Back at the Station"?

a. to tell how important Aero is to Officer Mike

b. to tell where Aero and Officer Mike sleep every night

c. to tell what Aero and Officer Mike do when they take a break

d. to tell what happens at the end of Aero and Officer Mike's shift

D

200

What does the word patrols mean in the sentence below?

Our cat patrols the backyard for squirrels and rabbits.

a. sniff around

b. plays games in

c. adds danger to

d. keeps watch over

d. keeps watch over

200

Why did the author write the section called "On Duty"?

a. to explain that police cars are better than regular cars

b. to describe Aero's police car and tell how he protects it

c. to show what a long, hard dat Aero has when he works

d. to show that Aero has many duties and tasks to perform

b. to describe Aero's police car and tell how he protects it

200

What does the word impolite mean in the sentence below?

It is impolite to push in front of someone in line.

a. lazy

b. rude

c. sorry

d. wise

b. rude

200

Which of the following would Officer Mike MOST LIKELY say about Aero?

a. Aero spends too much time working

b. Aero enjoys working as a police dog

c. Aero wants to be like other dogs

d. Aero likes to take a lot of naps


b.

300

What does the word partners mean in the sentence below?

Jack and Greg are partners, so they share the tasks of the job.

a. people who are bosses

b. people who are friends

c. people who work together

d. people who like the same color

c. people who work together

300

Which of the author's words show that police dogs get to play sometimes?

a. "When Aero is on duty, he's not allowed to play"

b. "Aero likes children and is always gentle with them."

c. "Aero knows he'll also have time to explore a little and maybe chase a tennis ball while they are stopped."

d. "When Aero and Officer Mike have been in the police care for a few hours, Aero will need to take a break."

c.

300

What does the word incomplete mean in the sentence below?

Your art project is incomplete; you still need to paint it.

a. not full

b. not used

c. not needed

d. not finished

d. not finished

300

Which of the following does the author MOST LIKELY think about Aero?

a. that Aero should go to the veterinarian for checkups more often

b. that Aero is difficult to work with

c. that Aero is good at his job

d. that Aero is dangerous

c

400

What does the word snap mean int he sentence below?

When the turtle sees the worm, it will snap at it.

a. open wide

b. bite suddenly

c. blink quickly

d. swim toward

b. bite suddenly

400

Why does the author write that each person has a scent that different from everyone else's scent?

a. to help explain why Aero is so gentle with sick children

b. to help explain how Aero can find people with sick children

c. to help explain why it is hard for children to play hide-and-seek.

d. to help explain how animals know who is friendly and who is not

b
400

Which of the following describes someone who is impatient?

a. feels sleepy

b. talks too loudly

c. does not feel well

d. does not like to wait

d. does not like to wait

400

How are the children in 4-H similar to Aero?

a. They visit schools to help children

b. They do good things for the community

c. They help find people who break the law

d. They win prizes when they do a good job

b.

500

What does the word quiver mena in the sentence below?

The puppies quiver with excitement when they see the kitten.

a. fall

b. howl

c. scratch

d. shake

d. shake

500

Why does the author include information about how to approach Aero?

a. to show readers that not all dogs are police dogs

b. to explain to readers how dangerous dogs can be

c. to teach readers how to be safe around police dogs

d. to tell readers how scared dogs can get when they meet children

d.
500

Which of the following describes something that is impossible?

a. It will not be fun

b. It cannot be done

c. It is not hard to do

d. It does not take long

b. it cannot be done

500

How are Aero and the other shelter dogs ALIKE?

a. They need excercise

b. They need special collars

c. They live with police officers

d. They get to ride in police cars

a