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​Definitions of the word table

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Circle the correct definition for table as it is used in this sentence:

We looked at the table in our science book to find out how much rain fell each month.

​Definitions of the word point

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Circle the correct definition for point as it is used in this sentence:

Liam made a smart point about why we should recycle more.

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Should we take the right or left fork of the road?

• something that you eat with

• a place where a road branches

• a large farm tool

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The large fork made it easier to move the hay.

• a place where a road branches

• a large farm tool

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Robert was asked to put the pictures in the correct order.

• arrange or sequence

• a command

• buy something

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Robert heard his teacher order the class to clean their desks.

• arrange or sequence

• a command

• buy something

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Robert had enough money to order a book titled "Clean Your Desk!" from the online website.

• arrange or sequence

• a command

• buy something

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Sara Smith, our best baseball player, can really swing a bat.

• a seat on ropes that can be swung

• to move a thing with a curving motion

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Do you want to play on the slide or on the swing?

• a seat on ropes that can be swung

• to move a thing with a curving motion

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Father said to put the rest of the potatoes in this box.

• lean on something for support

• sleep

• the part that is left over

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Father said to rest the bag of potatoes against the wall.

• lean on something for support

• sleep

• the part that is left over

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Select the correct definition for the red word:
That basket is made from cedar bark.

• a sound a dog makes
• wood on the outside of a tree

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When I said hello to my teacher, I gave her a big wave. 

• ripple of water
• motion to greet someone

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My dad cut the wood using the saw.

• to look at
• a tool
• a pair of eyeglasses
• drill

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After being sick, it was so nice to feel well again.

• a place for storing water
• ugly
• horrible
• good

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I glance at my wrist watch to check the time.

• look at

• tool for telling time

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The ducks sat on the bank of the river out of water.

• place to keep money
• bottom
• middle
• edge

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The infant built a tower of blocks and then knocked it down.

• to shut out from view
• a section of a city or town
• one in a set of wooden or plastic toys
• to stop the passage of someone or something

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I climbed the entire flight of stairs. 

• bird
• plane
• section of steps
• escalator

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I am hurrying to finish my work in a flash.

• light

• rush

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My sister and her friends like to jog around the block after dinner.

• one in a set of wooden plastic toys

• to hide from view

• a small section of a city or neighborhood

• to get in someone's way

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Which sentence uses the word light as it is used in this sentence:

This backpack feels light without my books.

• The street light turned on when it got dark.

• The kitten was so light I could pick it up with one hand.

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Which sentence uses the word step as it is used in this sentence:

The first step in the recipe is to mix the flour and sugar.

• She took a big step over the puddle.

• You need to follow each step carefully to build the model.

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Which sentence uses the word table as it is used in this sentence:

The teacher asked us to fill in the table with the correct answers.

• The table shows how many students like each color.

• He built a wooden table for the kitchen.

• We could not agree yet. So we decided to table the discussion until next week.