Wordly Wise Lesson 1 & 4

The word attain means

• to share; to give

• to reach; to arrive at

• to make a request

• to move forward

She showed affection for favorite singer by purchasing a t-shirt with his face on it.

• This sentence does not use the word "affection" correctly

• This sentence uses the word "affection" correctly

Appeal means

• to ask

• to reject

• to take an opposite view from another

• make changes

A synonym for "clasp" is

• to release

• uncover

• grasp

• leak

Firefighters put their life in jeopardy everyday.

Is the word "Jeopardy" used correctly?

• Yes

• No

We must moor the boat to the dock.

Is the word moor used correctly

• No

• Yes

Where might you be if you were aloft?

• a walk

• a boat

• a car

• hot air balloon

Scientists said climate change has made California much drier, meaning trees and other plants are more prone to catching on fire.

That means they are more _________

• lofty

• flammable

• stationary

• superb

Some students in Mr. Bell's class try to ___________ their work by leaving the class.

Which word is correct?

• declare

• elude

• jeopardy

• conspicuous

She has a high opinion of herself when it comes to math.

Which word can replace the bolded text?

• superb

• eloquent

• lofty

• persecute