Word meanings
John's handwriting improved this year. Now I can understand what he is writing.
What does improved mean?
a) found out
b) got better
c) got worse
If you don't know exactly how many you have, you can make an estimate.
What does estimate mean?
a) guess
b) feeling
c) amount
Shanice bought some flowers from the store. A few days later they died. What happened?
She forgot to water them!
Mr. Lascala yawned as he walked into the kitchen and opened the fridge. He grabbed bacon and eggs and then found a small pan and put it on the stove. His stomach started growling.
What is he doing?
Making breakfast!
Jordan watched the hands of the clock turn and tried to keep his eyes open. He heard Mr. Newton explaining the math problem but was too tired to understand what he was saying. All he could think about was going home so that he could take a nap. Where is Jordan?
Math class!
I already have chicken and rice but now I want to incorporate beans and salad to the meal.
What does incorporate mean?
a) add
b) take away
c) throw out
I'm getting better at math, but I still need some extra support from my teachers.
What does support mean?
a) subtraction
b) help
c) reading
Mary saw a truck with furniture being moved out next door. What is happening next door?
Ms. Halton looked at the cover and read the title. She looked at the pictures and some of the word then went back to the beginning and began.
What is she doing?
Reading a book!
Eric opened up his chair and laid his towel down. He was excited to finally relax in the sun.
Where is he?
The beach!
I like the video games that I have but I want to develop a new one that no one has ever played!
What does develop mean?
a) make
b) loose
c) break
How did you acquire that Pokemon card?! I've been looking for one but it's so rare!
What does acquire mean?
a) play
b) try
c) get
Ray set the timer for 40 minutes and the temperature for 350 degrees. What is Ray doing?
Cooking or baking!
"Ouch!" Ms. Schmidt had fallen again! She shivered and picked herself back up. Then she spotted her older sister, Kristin, gliding backwards. She was so graceful. Kristin made everything look so easy.
What are Ms. Schmidt and Kristin doing?
Ice skating!
Ava was nervous as she waited for her name to be called. She hoped she didn't have to get a shot today!
Where is she?
I don't know where my keys are. I need to locate them.
What does locate mean?
a) open
b) park
c) find
If you want to prepare before you go camping. Otherwise you won't have what you need.
What does prepare mean?
a) get ready
b) drive
c) change
Jose was baking some cookies but then he got an important call. He returned a few minutes later to a smoke-filled kitchen. What happened?
He forgot about the cookies and they were burning.
Jose and Eric found their seats just as it was about to start. The lights went out and they sat for almost 3 hours before it ended.
What are they doing?
Watching a movie!
All the students were talking as they were bring driven to school.
Where are they?
I don't know where my phone is. I can't recall where I put it.
What does recall mean?
a) look
b) area
c) remember
The car transformed into a robot. It was so cool!
What does transformed mean?
a) helped
b) changed
c) found
Sam has to walk with crutches for a few weeks and then go back for another Xray. What happened?
Ms. Hacker found the ripest one and put it in a bag. She was almost done and hoped there wasn't a long line.
What is she doing?
Food shopping!
Everyone was reading and working quietly when some students came in talking loudly. The person at the desk said "shhh!!"
Where are they?
The library!