Vocabulary Meanings
What does flora mean?
All the plants that grow in an area.
Rainforests have a lot of ________________ because they get so much rain.
vegetation
Rewrite: People eat pizza.
Pizza is eaten by people.
If something sparkles, it shines with a ____________ light.
soft
What is fauna?
All the animals that live naturally in an area.
The _________ of Australia includes kangaroos and emus.
fauna
Rewrite: My daughter cooks the rice.
The rice is cooked by my daughter.
True or False: If something fades, it becomes brighter.
False.
What does livelihood mean?
The way someone earns the money needed to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
wool
Correct passive form: VW cars _________ in Germany (make / made / are made).
VW cars are made in Germany.
Rewrite: Teachers have taught algebra in the same way for 15 years.
Algebra has been taught in the same way for 15 years.
What is a dwelling?
A house or other thing that you live in.
Many ___________ use tents that can be put up and take down easily.
nomads
Correct passive form: Harry Potter __________ by J.K. Rowling (was written / wrote / writes).
Harry Potter was written by J. K. Rowling.
Choose: The job ___________. (has finished / has been finished / have finished).
has been finished
What does astonish mean?
To make someone feel very surprised. It's a verb.
The Maasai depend on cattle for their ______________.
livelihood
Rewrite: Someone invented the drinking straw 5,000 years ago.
The drinking straw was invented 5,000 years ago.
Create your own passive sentence using the word weaving.
Example:
Active: They practice weaving in many cultures.
Passive: Weaving is practiced in many cultures.