The Mysterious Tadpole (Vocabulary)

What does the word ordinary mean in the sentence below?

Gail showed us how to turn an ordinary sock into a puppet.

• Soft

• Plain

• Special

• Exciting

What does the word training mean in the sentence below?

A dog needs special training to become a rescue dog.

• Food

• Lessons

• Rewards

• Permission

What does the word upset mean in the sentence below?

Jackie was upset when her favorite toy broke.

• Brave

• Puzzled

• Unhappy

• Surprised

What does the word cage mean in the sentence below?

The hamster lives in a cage at the back of the classroom.

• Wire pen

• Paper sack

• Wooden shelf

• Plastic bucket

What does the word confused mean in the sentence below?

The student got confused because part of her test was missing.

• Fired

• Excited

• Mixed up

• Frightened

Which meaning of the word spin is used in the sentence

below?

When you wind up the car, its wheels spin.

• Go around

• Make yarn

• Tell a story

• Make a web

What does the word match mean in the sentence below?

Kim watched a tennis match between her two favorite players.

• A fight, game, or contest

• A small stick for lighting fires

• Equal or just as good as something

• To pair things that belong together

What does the word pick mean in the sentence below?

Mom said that I could pick two friends to come spend the night.

• Poke

• Choose

• Pluck strings

• Take flowers from a plant

What does the word ring mean in the sentence below?

Diane planted a ring of flowers around the tree.

• Circle

• Sound a bell makes

• Band worn on a finger

• Stage where boxers fight

What does the word fine mean in the sentence below?

Keira was sick yesterday, but she feels fine today.

• Good or healthy

• Of the best kind

• Very thin and soft

• Money paid as a punishment