Lesson 21 Tucket's Travels

What does the word "seep" mean in the sentence below:

The water will seep through the rocks to create a natural spring.

• dry

• flow

• stir

• throb

What does the word "evident" mean in the sentence below?

The solution to the mystery was evident.

• barely known

• easily understood

• quickly dismissed

• slowly recognized

What does the word "salvation" mean in the sentence below?

The cat's salvation was assured when the firefighter pulled him from the tree.

• the state of taking a nap

• the state of playing a game

• the state of being saved from harm

• the state of being taken on a journey

What does the word "undoubtedly" mean in the sentence below?

The boy undoubtedly could run very fast.

• certainly

• desperately

• hardly

• probably

What does the word "pace" mean in the sentence below?

The elephant's pace can be very fast if it is frightened.

• life

• mood

• sleep

• walk

What does the word "brief" mean in the sentence below?

She said her visit would be brief, but I wished she would stay forever.

• short

• instant

• drawn out

• immediate

What does the word "hasten" mean in the sentence below?

Due to the predicted storm, the Sawyers will hasten their efforts to finish painting the house.

• excite

• inspire

• motivate

• quicken

What does the word "impoliteness" mean in the sentence below?

Mr. Radnor warned, "I will not accept any impoliteness; you must treat everyone in this room with courtesy and consideration."

• anger

• disagreement

• disrespect

• excuse

What does the word "stalked" mean in the sentence below?

The cat stalked the mouse so well that the mouse was completely unaware of the cat's presence.

• attacked

• followed

• noticed

• strolled

What does the word "dismantle" mean in the sentence below?

In order to dismantle the tent, Sara had to find all the bags that held the parts.

• ruin

• break

• destroy

• take apart