Prepositions
Suddenly, I hear Mom calling my name ________ in the kitchen.
a) with
b) into
c) until
d) from
d) from
Most people think that the primary job of their nose is to pick up smells. But did you know your nose has another job? Special cells in the nose and mouth work together to tell you how something tastes.
Primary= main, most important
My cat likes to rub _____ my leg until I pet her.
a) outside
b) against
c) with
d) from
b) against
Liechtenstein is a tiny, mountainous country in Europe. In 1868, it got rid of its army and declared itself permanently neutral. It has maintained that position ever since. Because of this, Liechtenstein stayed out of both World Wars.
Neutral: not supporting one side over another
My cat always bothers me __________ piano practice
a) across
b) from
c) during
d) since
c) during
Cleopatra was queen of Egypt from the age of eighteen until her death at thirty-nine During her reign, she shared the throne first with her one brother, then another brother, and then finally her son. She is remembered as a strong and clever leader.
reign = time/period of ruling
Now, my cat is sliding her paws ______________ the door.
a) from
b) underneath
c) into
d) with
c) into
Georgia O'Keeffe was one of the most important and well-known American painters of the 20th century. She is remembered for presenting nature from new angles. For example, in her flower paintings, she often enlarged a single blossom until it filled an entire canvas.
enlarged = make bigger
Masie, my cat, is meowing ____________ my door.
a) across
b) during
c) outside
d) over
c) outside
What does the word remedy mean as it used in the passage below:
Taking vitamin C is a popular remedy for the common cold. But does it really work? Studies show that vitamin C won't prevent someone from getting a cold. It might however, shorten the length of a cold.remedy = medicine or treatment