Dangerous Crossings

What does the word viewpoint mean in the sentence below?

The teacher had a very different viewpoint than the students on the subject of homework.

• a long time ago

• a different type of book

• your unique thoughts and opinions

• a long way home

What does the word representatives mean in the sentence below?

The school had many representatives at the protest.

• elected officials

• small children

• people that are lost

• rocks in the ground

What does the word shattered mean in the sentence below?

The window shattered when the wind blew a tree into the house.

• closed

• broke

• shined

• listened

What does the word cramped mean in the sentence below?

There were so many animals in the barn, it looked very cramped.

• lazy

• crowded

• lost

• holding hands

What does the word distracted mean in the sentence below?

The child was distracted by all the lights and noise at the carnival.

• your attention wanders away from the task in front of you

• getting a great grade in class

• getting lost in the woods

• picking up after yourself

What does the word pressing mean in the sentence below?

She felt a pressing need to call her mother.

• urgent

• humorous

• lasting

• bad

What does the word embark mean in the sentence below?

The crew was ready to embark on their new and exciting trip.

• going to a basketball game

• to begin a journey

• to teach someone to fish

• to get lost in the sea

What does the word conduct mean in the sentence below?

John did not conduct himself properly at the meeting.

• manage behavior

• getting mad

• doing a good job

• running for office

What does the word bracing mean in the sentence below?

I was bracing myself against a tree when the strong winds were blowing.

• positioning yourself against a support

• flying a kite

• looking up information in a book

• playing hide and seek

What does the word surveyed mean in the sentence below?

Mr. Friendly surveyed the room while his class was taking an important exam.

• picked up the mess

• looked around and noticed all the parts of something

• talked loudly

• closed the door