Mastering Spelling List 6 and No Talking Chapters 11-18

Spelling list 6 No Talking chapters 11-18

Improve spelling skills and explore the adventures of No Talking in Chapters 11-18.

Mastering Spelling List 6 and No Talking Chapters 11-18

• burp: A noisy release of gas from the stomach through the mouth. Example: After drinking soda, he burped out loud.

• sly: Clever or cunning in a deceptive way. Example: The sly fox quietly approached the henhouse.

• rustling: Making a soft, light sound, like the noise of leaves moving in the wind. Example: The rustling of leaves signaled the arrival of autumn.

• bustling: Full of energetic and noisy activity. Example: The city streets were bustling with people and cars.

Multiple Choice

Which word describes a noisy release of gas from the stomach through the mouth?

• burp

• sly

• rustling

• bustling

Burp

Burp is the word that describes a noisy release of gas from the stomach through the mouth. It is a natural bodily function that helps to relieve excess gas in the digestive system. Burping is also known as eructation. So, the next time you burp, remember it's just your body doing its job!

• riffle: A shallow, swift area in a river or stream with rough water, often having ripples or waves. Example: The children enjoyed playing in the riffle, trying to catch small fish.
• sniffle: To breathe in noisily and repeatedly through the nose, often due to a cold or crying. Example: She kept sniffling in class because she had a cold and couldn´t breathe. She had a sniffle and kept reaching for a tissue.
• jinx: Bring bad luck or misfortune to; a person or thing. Example: The superstitious believe that breaking a mirror will jinx them with seven years of bad luck.

• chuckle: (Verb/Noun) To laugh quietly or to oneself. Example: He couldn't help but chuckle at the funny story. I heard a chuckle, who laughed?
• blabby: (Adjective) Inclined to talk a lot, often about things that should be kept secret; talkative. Example: The blabby parrot repeated everything it heard in the house. Jasmine is such an idiot.
• gossiping: (Verb) Engaging in casual talk, especially about others.

Multiple Choice

Which word describes someone who talks a lot, often about things that should be kept secret?

• chuckle

• blabby

• gossiping

• jiggle

Blabby: The Chatterbox

Trivia: Did you know that the word 'blabby' is derived from the Middle English word 'blabbe,' which means 'to talk indiscreetly'? People who are blabby tend to reveal secrets and gossip a lot. So, next time you meet a blabby person, be careful what you share with them! Keep it under 5 words: Blabby: The Chatterbox

overpowering: Extremely strong, intense, or overwhelming. Example: The smell of freshly baked cookies was overpowering in the kitchen.

skirmish (noun): A brief and minor fight or conflict, usually in a war or battle. Example: The boys got into a small skirmish in the patio during a football match and got in trouble.

skirmish (verb): To move with quick, short, jerky or shaky movements. Example: The jelly on the plate would jiggle whenever someone walked by.

Multiple Choice

Which word from the passage means 'to move with quick, short, jerky or shaky movements'?

• overpowering

• skirmish (noun)

• skirmish (verb)

• jiggle

Skirmish (verb)

Jiggle means 'to move with quick, short, jerky or shaky movements'. It is a word that describes a rapid and unsteady motion. In contrast, skirmish (verb) refers to a brief and unplanned fight or conflict. So, the correct answer is skirmish (verb).