Mama Miti Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya Vocabulary

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same

meaning as the underlined word. There were ceremonies to honor the winners of the contests.

• decorations

• events

• happiness

• statues

The stories they passed down were part of the traditions of their country.

• customs

• places

• signs

• travels

The doctor gave her medicine when she was sick.

• illness

• kindness

• treatment

• welcome

They were lamenting the loss of their family pet.

• whispering quietly

• feeling sadness

• urging others

• yelling excitedly

Which word is a synonym for offering in the sentence below?

We are offering our services if they are needed.

• destroying

• electing

• holding

• presenting