Wordly Wise Lessons 5-6

Standing in line for a movie and not getting tickets would be

• a distraction.

• an assignment.

• agonizing.

• optimistic.

Sherlock Holmes is _______________________ in a book.

• a character

• an optimist

• foolhardy

• the challenge

What cannot be harbored?

• feelings

• secrets

• sneezes

• thoughts

What might be a foolhardy decision?

• shaking someone's hand

• meeting someone new

• studying for a test

• jumping on the bed

Our plan to go to the park for a picnic was thwarted by

• a thunderstorm.

• great company.

• a basket of yummy food.

• the swing.

Meddle means

• first place

• an award for finishing

• to involve oneself without being asked

• helping after being asked

Writing Harry Potter catapulted J.K. Rowling to fame. This means

• she became famous instantly.

• she slowly became known.

• the knowledge of her was steadfast.

• people still don't recognize her.

An example of a terse reply to a question would be

• "I would love to help you out. What can I do for you?"

• "OK."

• "I would be happy to tell you about my lovely vacation to the San Blas Islands!"

• Yes, ma'am. That is my dog."

The summit of someone's career would be

• their first day on the job.

• when they retire.

• when they are promoted to the president of the company.

• the day they decide to change jobs.

A lure a fish would be

• a dolphin

• a shark

• a worm

• the ocean