Lesson 14 Vocabulary L2

What does the word ability mean in the sentence:

Hummingbirds have the ability to fly backward.

• special skill

• difficult task

• strange habit

What does the word patrols mean in the sentence:

Our cat patrols the backyard for squirrels and rabbits

• sniffs around

• keep watch over

• adds danger to

What does the word partners mean in the sentence:

Jack and Greg are partners, so they share the tasks of the job.

• people who work together

• people who are bosses

• people who like the same color

What does the word snap mean in the sentence:

When the turtle sees the worm, it will snap at it.

• bite suddenly

• open wide

• swim toward

What does the word quiver mean in the sentence: The puppies quiver with excitement when they see the kitten.

• fall

• shake

• scratch

What does the word loyal mean in the sentence:

Spike the dog is loyal to his owner.

• supportive

• unsupportive

• rude

What does the word lying mean in the sentence:

Kim knew she would get in trouble for lying about breaking her toys.

• to be honest

• to be dishonest

• to be kind

what does the word shift mean in the sentence:

Paul was done with his shift at work by 4:00 pm.

• the period of time a worker does his or her job

• to move states

• to complete all assignments