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What does that word mean???
What does that word mean???
What does that word mean???
What does that word mean???
What does that word mean???
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Annette took skating lessons in the past, but she quit because she kept falling down. Now, she wants to give skating another try. Her parents aren't so sure she should. They think she may quit again. Annette's parents _____ her plan.
What is DOUBTED
100
All frogs have four legs. Their back legs are longer than their front legs. Their back legs are strong. They help frogs swim and hop. Some frogs can hop 20 times their body length. Their legs are _____ .
What is POWERFUL/STRONG
100
Many animals run in a zig-zag. They don't run just in one direction. Instead, they run one way and then another. Squirrels do. Rabbits do, too. This helps them stay alive. Predators cannot guess which way they will go. Predators have a hard time catching their prey. The predators are _____ .
What is CONFUSED
100
I respected him more that night than I had in a long time. And I think he felt about me in kind. I'd met his challenge and was still somebody to be reckoned with. They _____ each other. a) startled b) admired c)comforted
What is ADMIRED
100
New Delhi is the capital of India. Long ago, the rulers of India lived in New Delhi. They built many palaces and temples. New Delhi is _____ . a) warm b) tiny c) old d) noisy
What is OLD
200
Steve jumped up and out of bed. Back home he would have slept until late. But he wanted to prove to his dad that he meant what he said last night. Steve got up _____ .
What is EARLY
200
People from many countries had come to Lake Coniston to see Bluebird hit 300 m.p.h. There were mechanics and timekeepers. Men had come from all the papers. Others came just to watch. People were _____ about Bluebird. a) curious b) quiet c) angry d) glad
What is CURIOUS
200
The man did not answer. He led the way down a dark street. Tom could smell the river. At the end of the street he could see light shining on the water. Tom _____ the man.
What is FOLLOWED
200
Adjust for high or low pitches by changing your stride. You may find that your natural motion one day is getting the ball too high or too low. Your groove is wrong. If your pitches are low, shorten your stride. But don't change anything else in your motion. This is the only _____ needed.
What is CHANGE/ CORRECTION
200
They came into the huge waiting room and looked all around. There were hundreds of people and many of them wore uniforms like the one Vincent wore. "Look for Annie's red hair," Henry said. The room was _____ a) crowded b) dark c) small d) clean
What is CROWDED
300
Of course it took another half hour to actually get him into bed. First he needed a drink of apple juice. Then he decided he was hungry and needed a bowl of cereal. Then he suddenly wanted to chat. He was _____ . a)difficult b) tired c) smelly d) upset
What is a) DIFFICULT
300
"Oh, but you must see Caracas," Marco told him. "It is a beautiful city. The capital of Venezuela. And besides, my friend Gonzalo would be so sad if we did not come for dinner!" Marco wants to _____ Caracas. a) share b) guard c) repair d) save
What is SHARE
300
It was getting dark. Two or three stars shone in the sky. Gregory lay back on the wood and watched them. He _____ . a) slept b) relaxed c) stood d) ran
What is RELAXED
300
The hill was at the back of the giant yard. So much snow covered it, that it was hard to see exactly how steep it was. Leah tossed the dish down, lay across it on her stomach and gripped the short nylon handles on either side. "See ya!" she shouted, then scooted the disk forward. It slipped downward, picking up speed and making her squeal. At the bottom she coasted to a stop and jumped off. She trudged back up the hill and handed Ethan the dish. "Your turn." They were _____ . a) talking b) playing c) resting d) helping
What is PLAYING
300
Carmen stood up and waved the whip after she crossed the finish line. She had won the Sullivan Stakes. There was a big smile on her face as she headed for the winner's circle. She was also holding back tears. Carmen was _____ .
What is THRILLED / HAPPY
400
The lights were out in the entire neighborhood. Hiro thought of running for help, but decided calling for help was the best idea. Jake would need professionals, maybe people with equipment the people in the neighborhood didn't have. Even if the electricity was out, the phones were probably on. He hoped! Anyway, his house was closest. They wanted to _____ the problem.
What is CORRECT/ FIX
400
Children's House was on top of a hill. It was really a group of five buildings. They sat close together in a semi-circle. The grounds around the buildings were lush and green. The setting of the Children's House was _____ .
What is PRETTY
400
Usually at mealtimes, as a growing boy in competition with four brothers and a sister, I polish off my food to realize suddenly I'm still hungry, just ready to begin eating. Today is different. And with me and everybody sitting down together, I get a terrific feeling. I stay silent. I listen to everybody talking while eating. And I rise full. It is a _____ day a) special b) sad c) busy
What is SPECIAL
400
Molten rock called magma comes from very deep under the earth's crust. This crust is not all in one piece. It is in large slabs called plates. The plates move—but very slowly. A plate may move only half an inch in a year, but its force is very strong. Nothing can stop it. A shifting plate is _____ .
What is POWERFUL
400
People who value friendships are kind to their friends. They listen to their friends' problems. They do not say bad things about them to others. They look for friends who also value friendships. They know that good friendships can improve their lives. They are _____ . a) jealous b) thoughtful c) silly
What is THOUGHTFUL
500
I stepped up to the plate. I really wanted to hit that ball as hard as I could. But I knew I should bunt it instead. Then I could probably score Vernon from third. And if we got another run, that was it for the other team. I needed to _____ . a) decide b) exercise c) escape d) learn
What is DECIDE
500
"Let's go inside!" said Dad heartily. "It might not be as bad as it seems." He pushed the gate open, and it fell off its hinges and crashed onto the walk. Dad was _____ . a) hopeful b) busy c) late d) lucky
What is hopeful
500
He took out the contest application and looked it over carefully. There were just a few blanks left to fill in. In crisp, block letters, he printed the missing information. Then he carefully folded the application and put it into the envelope. He didn't lick it and seal it because he still needed the check. He will _____ the contest.
What is APPLY/ ENTER
500
Do goats grow on trees? Of course not! But goats in Morocco, a country in Africa, climb argan trees to eat their fruit. People use the fruit's oil for cooking. Sadly, demand for the fruit—from goats and people—is hurting the trees. People and goats _____ the fruit.
What is DESIRE / Want to eat
500
Everybody's eyes were on Wu. He was kneeling in the dirt and looking closely at something. Then he let out a soft whoop of joy and shook his fist! Wu had _____ something. a) fixed b) destroyed c) found d) sold
What is FOUND