Intervention

Andrew sat in the chair. The dentist looked in his mouth with a small mirror. With a sharp pointed tool, he picked at places around Andrew's teeth. Finally, the dentist spoke, and told the boy his teeth had cavities.

How did Andrew get cavities in his teeth?

• He did not brush his teeth well.

• He did not floss his teeth.

• He ate too much candy.

• All of the above.

Inference: I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and stolen $100,000 in diamonds!

What is the best meaning of the word aghast?

• shocked

• not surprised

• bored

• interested

Definition: In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.

What is the best meaning of the word ratify?

• vote

• understand

• approve

• discuss

Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

• frozen

• sweet

• colorful

• healthy

Antonym: Some children were willing to play in the snow, but others were reluctant because it was so cold.

What is the best meaning of the word reluctant?

• eager

• unwilling

• fearful

• afraid

Synonym: There was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.

What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?

• chaos

• calm

• shouting

• quiet

The United States enjoyed a period of economic growth and prosperity in the 1950s when the average American family had 30% more wealth than after World War II.

Definition of economic:

• gowing own fruits and vegetables

• the number of family members

• having to do with the money system

Careful navigation through the mountainous terrain allowed the hikers to get to the summit in a record time.

Definition of navigation:

• thinking about something

• the act of setting a course for a trip

• taking photos

A van at the hotel transports guests to and from the airport.

Definition of transports:

• changes

• drops off

• to carry from one place to another

We saw his expression change from angry to sad.

Definition of expression:

• the act of telling or showing thoughts or feelings

• the closing of your eyes

• stop doing something