VOCAB 1
in a way that shows you do not trust someone or something
suspiciously
What does upset mean in the sentence below?
Jackie was upset when her toy broke.
A) brave
B) puzzled
C) surprised
D) unhappy
D) unhappy
At the BEGINNING of the story, why does Louis think Alphonse grows so quickly?
A) because Alphonse swims so much
B) because Alphonse enjoys show-and-tell
C) because Alphonse only eats cheeseburgers
D) because Alphonse comes from Scotland
C) because Alphonse only eats cheeseburgers
Which word has the same sound as oo in moon?
A) glue
B) main
C) mean
D) note
A) glue
is not
A) isnot
B) isn't
C) is'nt
B) isn't
average or common; not special
ordinary
What does cage mean in he sentence below?
The hamster lives in a cage at the back of the room.
A) wire pen
B) paper stack
C) wooden shelf
D) plastic bucket
A) wire pen
Why does Louis tell Alphonse to pretend he's a dog?
A) Louis would rather have a dog than a tadpole
B) Louis like playing tricks and fooling people
C) Louis thinks the trainer won't allow a tadpole in obedience school
D) Louis thinks his parents will be happier if Alphonse were a dog
C) Louis thinks the trainer won't allow a tadpole in obedience school
Which word has the same sound as ew in stew?
A) step
B) straw
C) west
D) pool
D) pool
do not
A) don't
B) do'nt
C) dont
A) don't
showing good judgement
sensible
What does the word match mean in the sentence below?
Kim watched a tennis match between her two favorite players.
A) a small stick for lighting fires
B) equal or just as good at something
C) to pair things that belong together
D) a fight, game or contest
D) a fight, game or contest
What makes Ms. Seevers decide that Alphonse is the Loch Ness monster?
A) finding out where Uncle McAllister got Alphonse
B) seeing Alphonse retrieve her purse from the pool
C) remembering that there was sunken treasure in the harbor
D) learning that Alphonse ate nothing but cheeseburgers
A) finding out where Uncle McAllister got Alphonse
Which word has the same sound as ou in soup?
A) chew
B) pump
C) soap
D) soft
A) chew
she is
A) she'is
B) shes
C) she's
C) she's
the process of being taught something or preparing for something
training
What does spin mean in the sentence below?
When you wind up the toy car, its wheels spin.
A) tell a story
B) make a web
C) go around
D) make yarn
C) go around
How does Alphonse help solve the problem of finding a place for him to live?
A) he retrieves enough gold to pay for the pool
B) he retrieves the librarian's purse from the pool
C) he fights some pirates and makes a home in their ship
D) he joins the swim team so he can stay at the high school
A) he retrieves enough gold to pay for the pool
Which word has the same sound as ew in news?
A) nest
B) net
C) noon
D) nose
C) noon
they are
A) they'are
B) theyre
C) they're
C) they're
unable to understand what is happening
confused
What does fine mean in the sentence below?
Keira was sick yesterday, but she feels fine today.
A) very thin and soft
B) good or healthy
C) money paid as a punishment
D) of the best kind
B) good or healthy
Why does Louis pay for his parents to go on a vacation cruise?
A) so they won't notice how big Alphonse has become
B) so they won't get mad at Ms. Seevers for helping Alphonse
C) so they won't complain about the pool construction next door
D) so they won't find out that Uncle McAllister bought Louis another strange gift
C) so they won't complain about the pool construction next door
Which word has the same sound as ew in brew?
A) breeze
B) bring
C) soon
D) wrap
C) soon
we are
A) were
B) we're
C) wer'e
B) we're