2.6 Character/ Root/ Idioms

As third graders, you are learning to become more independent. What does independent mean?

• You rely on others.

• not needing support or advice another

The lion in the Wizard of Oz was cowardly at first but changed and was brave at the end of the story. What does the character trait cowardly mean?

• showing NO courage

• showing courage

• happy

The skunk gave off an obnoxious smell. What does obnoxious mean?

• wonderful

• annoying, extremely unpleasant

• pleasant

This quiz over fractions will be a piece of cake, because I studied hard last night. What does the idiom "piece of cake" mean?

• something that is confusing

• something that is very easy

• something that is very hard

White Rabbit is rarely as cool as a cucumber. What does "cool as a cucumber" mean?

• very laid back, easy going

• stressed out

• happy

It will rain meatballs, burgers, or any other food when pigs fly. What does "when pigs fly" mean?

• something that is entertaining

• something that will happen

• Pigs are flying to eat.

• something that will never happen

What does the root aqua mean?

• water

• land

• trees

What does the root rupt mean?

• burst

• stay calm

• hear

What does the root con mean?

Conversation

Congress

• together

• separate

• apart