Lesson 21 Vocabulary

What does the word introducing mean in the sentence below?

You should be careful when introducing a new pet to the others in your house.

• move apart

• separate

• meet and bring together

• to feed

What does the word blaring mean in the sentence below?
People put their hands over their ears because the music was blaring.

• loud
• sharp
• terribel
• squeaky

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word nocturnal mean in the sentence below?
Most owls are nocturnal animals.

• with claws
• hunt for prey
• with feathers
• active at night

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word appreciate mean in the sentence below?
I always appreciate Aidan’s kind words.

• am grateful for
• listen closely to
• look forward to
• speak kindly about

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word promptly mean in the sentence below?
When I got to school, I promptly turned in my homework assignment.

• finally
• briskly
• quickly
• fearfully

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word stall mean in the sentence below?
Ira put the horse in the stall.

• A small area of a barn
• To cause to stop running
• A place that has a shower
• To get stuck in the mud or snow

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word figure mean in the sentence below?

Lily drew a figure on the chalkboard and told the class it was a square.

• Number

• Person

• Shape

• Value

What does the word pet mean in the sentence below?

Ron's pet is a cat named Ollie.

• to stroke

• a person who is loved

• an animal kept by a person

• a teacher's favorite student

What does the word spring mean in the sentence below?

Last spring, Carlos planted vegetables in his garden.

• to bend by force

• to leap into the air

• a season of the year

• a small stream of water

What does the word cover mean in the sentence below?

Mom put the cover on the baby to keep him warm.

• a blanket

• a lid or top

• to pass over

• to hide from view