Vocabulary
What is the meaning of the word evacuate below?
As Helene moved closer to land, officials told everyone to get ready for the storm. Some areas, especially those close to the ocean, were ordered to evacuate.
A. Arrive
B. Leave
C. Stay
B. Leave
Jason shoved his books into his backpack and quickly zipped it up. He didn’t say goodbye to his friends like he usually did. As he walked home, he kicked a rock down the sidewalk, his head down and his hands stuffed deep in his pockets. When he got home, he went straight to his room without saying a word to anyone.
How do you think Jason is feeling, and what clues in the paragraph help you figure that out?
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What is the meaning of the word developing in the sentence below?
These developing storms, which can be several hundred miles wide, don't stay in one place.
A. Shrinking
B. Decreasing
C. Growing
C. Growing
Maya carefully wrapped the small box with bright paper and tied it with a shiny ribbon. She checked the calendar on the wall, smiled, and placed the gift on her desk. All day, she kept glancing at it, tapping her fingers nervously. When the doorbell finally rang, she grabbed the box and rushed to the door, her heart beating fast.
Why do you think Maya was feeling nervous and excited? What clues help you figure this out?
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Most ski and snowboard resorts open in mid-November. Sometimes, though, there is no snow for skiers and snowboarders to ride. When that happens, the resorts fire up their snow machines, called snow guns or cannons. If temperatures are cold enough, air and water can be combined to create artificial snow, and the "snow problem" will disappear under a pile of fresh, white, powder. Some ski resorts use the snow machines nightly until mother nature creates enough of her own snow!
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What is the meaning of the word surge in the sentence below?
They also can cause flooding, either with heavy rains or by causing water to surge from oceans and lakes.
A. Flow
B. Decrease
C. Lower
A. Flow
Ethan stood at the edge of the diving board, looking down at the water below. His toes curled over the edge, and he took a deep breath. The kids in the pool were cheering, “You can do it, Ethan!” He wiped his sweaty palms on his swim trunks and glanced back at the lifeguard, who gave him an encouraging nod.
How do you think Ethan is feeling, and what clues in the paragraph help you figure that out?
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America's first president, George Washington, had to wear dentures. Many people believe that his false teeth were made out of wood. They were made out of many different materials, but not wood. These materials included bone, the ivory from elephant tusks, human teeth, cow teeth, brass screws, lead, and gold wire. The dentures were made with springs to make them moveable.
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What is the meaning of the word vast in the sentence below?
They need a vast area of open water in which to form.
A. Small
B. Large
C. Narrow
B. Large
Lena’s alarm didn’t go off, and she woke up much later than usual. She quickly threw on some clothes, grabbed her backpack, and ran out the door without eating breakfast. When she got to school, she realized she had forgotten her homework on the kitchen table. She sighed and slumped into her seat just as the bell rang.
How do you think Lena’s morning affected her mood? What clues in the paragraph help you figure that out?
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Preparing for an exotic pet is unique. First, you must do research to find an exotic pet good for your home environment. Then, you must find someone who breeds and sells the pet you are interested in. Before you buy your pet, you will need to gather the supplies you need, and many will be ordered online since regular pet stores don't carry exotic materials. Finally, before you bring your pet home, find a good supply of the unique food your pet will require.
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What is the meaning of the word form in the sentence below?
It forms clouds around the place where air is being sucked up.
A. To shape
B. To change
C. To destroy
A. To shape
Maya walked into the room, her footsteps echoing in the silence. The chairs were still arranged in a neat circle, but a few papers were scattered on the floor. She picked one up, noticing the faint imprint of a coffee cup ring. Glancing at the clock, she frowned and checked her phone, then quickly gathered her things and rushed out.
What can you infer about Maya’s situation, and what clues from the passage support your inference?
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While many had believed the Titanic was unsinkable, it floundered on April 15, 1912. Although it looked like the ship would miss the iceberg, because bergs are wider underneath, the ice scraped the ship under the water, causing several holes. Even though water tight compartments could take in water and the ship would stay afloat, only four could be flooded. Water spilled through the compartments, causing five to be flooded, and ultimately, the Titanic sank.
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