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I played a game with my sister. When she used the spinner, it landed on high numbers. She was able to advance in the game very quickly, and she won.

What does the underlined word mean?

• get ahead

• fall behind

• stay in the same place

Some snakes, such as the rattlesnake, are dangerous. A rattlesnake uses venom to fight its enemies. If a rattlesnake bites you, the venom can get into your blood and make you very sick. A person might even die from such a bite.

What does the underlined word mean?

• nails

• dirt

• poison

I could see Neal and Jeffrey from a block away. They walked in my direction. As they approached, I could see from the looks on their faces that they were happy.

What does the underlined word mean?

• walked farther away

• skipped

• moved nearer

The library is a place I enjoy. It has to be quiet in a library so that people can read. When someone comes in and makes noise or talks in a loud voice, it disturbs me.

What does the underlined word mean?

• bothers

• helps

• tickles

The puppy was very little. When my mother picked it up, the puppy was frightened. It began to wriggle. After a while, it felt safer and lay still.

What does the underlined word mean?

• eat

• freeze

• twist and turn

We have had our cat for six years. He is soft, and he lets us play with him. He is a good pet, and we are fond of him.

What does the underlined phrase mean?

• dislike

• like

• punish

I like houses that have many windows. The light comes in and makes me feel cheerful. If the light cannot get in, then the house is gloomy.

What does the underlined word mean?

• dirty

• bright

• dark

The air in the country smelled fresh. I walked by myself and sat down on a rock. The sun was about the set. I gazed at the pretty colors in the sky for more than an hour.

What does the underlined word mean?

• looked at for a long time

• glanced at

• painted

Lungs are a very interesting part of the body. They get larger and smaller depending on how much air is in them. More room is needed in the lungs when you breathe in air. That is when your lungs expand.

What does the underlined word mean?

• get larger

• get smaller

• pop

My friends came to visit me when I was sick. They brought me some bright flowers to cheer me up. They sat and talked to me and made me feel better. My friends are very considerate.

What does the underlined word mean?

• thoughtful

• unpleasant

• forgetful