Unit 2 Lesson 7 Vocabulary

What does the word frantic mean?
The engineer was frantic when he discovered that the brakes on the train did not work.

• brave
• fearful
• jealous
• lazy

What does the word stride mean?
The turtle has a slow stride.

• brain
• dream
• step
• voice

What does the word bounding mean?
The children went bounding out the door to the playground.

• taking away
• settling down
• walking around
• leaping forward

What does the word strained mean?
The farmer strained to lift the giant pumpkin.

• tried to avoid
• stood one's ground
• taxed one's muscles
• answered one's calling

What does the word picturing mean?
The boy was picturing where to bury his treasure.

• making a mental image
• drawing a detailed map
• writing directions on paper
• discussing possible locations

What is the meaning of the sentence? 
When one door shuts, another one opens.

• Second chances are very rare
• There will always be new opportunities 
• Two things that appear similar can be opposites
• We should keep doors closed when it is cold outside

What is the meaning of the sentence?
All's well that ends well.

• The result is what matters most
• Stories usually have happy endings
• The beginning is the same as the ending
• We cannot control the way something ends

What is the meaning of the sentence?
When it rains, it pours.

• The wetter you get, the harder it rains
• Light sprinkles generally turn into violent storms
• When luck changes, it tends to change dramatically
• In times of plenty, we must remember people who suffer more than we do

What is the meaning of the sentence?
When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

• It is difficult to find people who are truly strong
• Making decisions is the biggest challenge in life
• The strongest people are good at meeting challenges
• When life gets hard, we should let other people take over

What is the meaning of the sentence?
Don't burn your bridges.

• Your family will never insult you
• Learn how to cross bodies of water
• Loyalty is the most important quality
• It is never a good idea to make enemies