Flocabulary 7.6 Born with a Mic

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word nurture?

• The duck stayed close to her ducklings as they swam across her pond.
• Mark likes to act a little wild sometimes, but Randy is much more cautious.
• When I opened my closet door, I was shocked to see a tiny robot inside my favorite shirt.
• The gunfighter challenged his rival to step outside and face him in a duel.

The food in an authentic Chinese restaurant would

• taste similar to food eaten in China.
• be prepared by a well-known chef.
• cost a lot of money.
• be less noticeable than the decorations.

What would you be most likely to say if you confronted someone?

• I'm so happy you could make it!
• I'm sorry for everything that's happened.
• I think you owe me an apology.
• I would like you to meet a friend of mine.

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word orthodox?

• The wily raccoon waited until the people went inside before he attacked the bag of garbage.
• Calvin was nervous: this performance would be his first time playing the drums in public.
• I'd always heard that Tami was great at karate, but I was still amazed to see her take her opponent down so quickly.
• My dad hates anything out of the ordinary; when I got my nose pierced, I thought he would have a heart attack.

The debut episode of a TV show would be

• the last episode.
• the first episode.
• the best episode.
• the worst episode.

Who would have musical prowess?

• someone who knows nothing about music
• a professional pianist
• a person who loves listening to music
• a student who is learning to play an instrument

An example of maternal instinct would be the urge to

• run from danger.
• sleep when it gets dark.
• eat when you're hungry.
• take care of others.

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word bewilder?

• The entire class stared in shock as my dog recited the Gettysburg Address.
• I knew the firewereks were ending because they save the biggest ones for last.
• The gorilla held her baby tightly, fearful the scientists were going to steal it.
• My dad set traps to catch the mouse,  but then stepped on them accidentally.

Which item would be most apt to have a tamper-proof lid?

• a cup of yogurt
• a shoebox
• a frying pan
• a bottle of medicine

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word caters?

• Be careful getting on the boat; it will rock a little.
• Looking at the moon through the telescope, I could see deep pits on the surface.
• My aunt opened a shop Sir Woof-a-Lot that sells items only for dogs.
• Jeanette limps when she walks because of an accident from when she was younger.