Vocabulary
What does the word solemn mean in this sentence?
The ceremony was very nice but solemn.
a.very serious
b.lots of fun
c.crowded with people
d.held outside
Who made a banner for our new country.
a. an athlete
b. a teacher
c. a seamstress
d. an explored
c. a seamstress
What is the "long and pounding night" describing?
a. a journey
b. a ceremony
c. a battle
d. a parade
c. a battle
What do these lines mean? "Astronauts planted a peaceful flag on a far-off, distant wordl"?
They put a flag in space.
What is a synonym for allegiance in this sentence?
The people of the country gave allegiance to the king.
a.payments
b.enjoyment
c.correction
d.loyalty
d. loyalty
Which line from the selection best supports your answer for part A?
a. a teacher raises a radiant flag
b. explorers carried a weary flag
c. athletes strain to be the best
d. a seamstress stitched a banner
d. a seamstress stitched a banner
Who are the heroes who shoulder valiant flags?
People who have served our country.
People who are in the army.
What does the word diligent mean in this sentence? Dylan is diligent about practicing piano.
a.not serious
b.working hard to do something
c.having to do with kindness
d.very tired
b. working hard to do something
In the selection, why do fans chant their country's name?
a. to encourage their team
b. to show they like sports
c. to make it more fun
d. to get people to sing a song
a. to encourage their team
What is the phrase "before ceremonies start" describing?
At a special event people say the pledge.
What is a synonym for weary in this sentence?
The tourists were weary after visiting so many sights.
a.camping
b.bursting
c.tired
d.cheerful
c. tired
What are the people watching in wonderment?
a. sports
b. fireworks
c. television
d. sunset
b. fireworks
When is a solemn flag used?
At a funeral. When someone dies.
What does the word patriots most likely mean in this sentence?
a.children playing games
b.farmers who grow vegetables
d.people who love a country
d. people who love a country
Where did the explorers leave a flag?
a. on a plane that was marked
b. in a sunny spot
c. through the snow and wind
d. at their journey's end
d. at their journey's end
At what event are children waving festive flags?
A parade