Journeys Lesson 1 Vocabulary

What does the word TALENT mean in the sentence below?

Kera's TALENT is that she is a good singer.

• favorite thing to do

• imaginary activity in a daydream

• future career a child hopes to have

• natural ability to do something well

What does the word MOOD mean in the sentence below?

You can tell by the look on Brandon's face that he is in a bad MOOD today.

• use of words

• likely to happen

• way someone feels

• opportunity for change

What does the word PECULIAR mean in the sentence below?

I have never heard anything like that PECULIAR grinding sound.

• funny

• deafening

• frightening

• unusual

What does the word PROPERLY mean in the sentence below?

Please be sure you pack the boxes PROPERLY, so the dishes do not break.

• with supervision

• without stopping

• in the correct way

• in the quickest way

What does the word INTENDS mean in the sentence below?

Orlando INTENDS to go to the library after school.

• likes

• plans

• says

• wants

What does the word POSITIVE mean in the sentence below?

Sheila was POSITIVE she put her homework in her backpack last night.

• completely sure

• unsure

• best way

• never did

What does the word MENTION mean in the sentence below?

Mr. Jay is going to MENTION who are the finalist for the art contest today.

• give a clue

• keep it a secret

• speak about it

• share with friends

What does the word COMFORT mean in the sentence below?

Braddy had to COMFORT Mr. Jay because he got hit by the dodgeball.

• feel like a winner

• feel spoiled

• feel more sad

• feel safer and happier

What does the word ADVANCED mean in the sentence below?

Dillon's ADVANCED skills in Lego building helped him win 1st place in the school science fair.

• very good

• very bad

• very common

• very unusual

What does the word CONSISTED mean in the sentence below?

Mr. Jay's lunch CONSISTED of a salad, nuts, and a fruit.

• cafeteria food

• things that were bought

• favorites

• made up of