Vocab in context
There is no need to EXAGGERATE how big your fish was. It's okay if you only caught a little one.
represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.
Kayla is in the kitchen with her family. Her mom pulls a baking sheet out of the oven. Her mom says, "We have to let these cool down before we decorate them." What are they baking?
Cookies; cupcakes; dessert
The students are working quietly at their desks. Suddenly, a loud high-pitched buzzling sound blares from the classroom speaker. The sound does not stop. What will happen next?
The teacher will lead everyone outside for the fire drill.
Dangerous
Safe
Dangerous
Safe
Construction on the interstate is CONTINUOUS throughout the summer.
Ongoing; without interruption; ongoing
Ronnie is waiting in line. He is holding a stack of letters. When he gets to the counter, he says "I'd like to buy 10 stamps and mail 10 letters, please." Where is Ronnie?
At the post office.
Tyler got into his pajamas, brushed his teeth, and set his alarm clock for the morning. Then he turned out the light and got into bed. What did Tyler do next?
He went to sleep.
Plentiful
Abundant; many; plenty; generous
Deep
I am ANTICIPATING a fun birthday party since all of my friends will be there.
Expecting
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it inside the house. He then took off his dusty overalls and put them into a plastic garbage bag that Alice left outside. He would shower first, then eat dinner with Alice. What type of job does Paul do?
He's a farmer; construction worker; garbage man
Dad and Andy were at a baseball game. "What's the score?" Andy asked. "Five to four," said Dad. "It's right there on the scoreboard, can't you see?" Andy looked in the direction that Dad was pointing. "It's too blurry to ready." Andy replied. What will happen next?
Andy will get his eyes checked to see if he needs glasses.
Acknowledge
Accept; admit; agree
Abundant
Scarce
It sounds like you had an interesting weekend, please ELABORATE.
Tell me more
Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sobs. His mother comforted him: "We'll find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't want a sandwich!". Why is Max upset?
Because he wants to go fly his kite.
Rex sat at the mouth of alley and chewed the bone that he had found by the dumpster. It was a meaty bone that had belonged to a larger animal. He heard the jangle of tags behind him and turned to see a larger dog. The other dog began growling at Rex and inched toward Rex. Each began growling louder as the other approached within striking distance. What will happen next?
They will fight over the bone.
Restriction
Ban; limitation; exception
Appreciate
Ignore
Ten inches of snow ACCUMULATED on the ground during the blizzard.
Gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of; pile up; built up
Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was crying hysterically. Then, her cell phone beeped. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the words: "I need to get my jacket back from you." Why is Anastasia upset?
John broke up with her.
Camerona threw the rope into the field and it landed near the creek. Doris did not wait for the rope to land. She darted out into the field and picked the rope off the ground with her teeth. She brought it back to Cameron, released it, and then started barking. Cameron patted Doris on the head and praised her. Then, he wound up and threw the rope as hard as he could. The wind must have caught the rope too because it kept moving. It landed in the middle of the creek. What will happen next?
Doris will go grab it.
Absurd
Deceitful
Honest