OCR Unit 1 Lesson 2 Vocabulary

What is a synonym for relationship in this sentence?

The relationship between people and nature is important.

• disguise

• twisting

• neighborhood

• connection

What does the word predators mean in this sentence?

Hawks are predators for small mammals, like mice.

• animals that are hunters

• young ducks

• people who work together

• people who do an activity

What does the word colony most likely mean in this sentence?

There is a prairie dog colony in the park.

• fur

• group

• symbiosis

• growl

What is a synonym for scurry in this sentence?

The crabs tried to scurry away when they saw us.

• sorry

• roll

• hurry

• dig

What does the word shelter mean in this sentence?

We stayed under the shelter when the storm came.

• ranch

• safe place

• long boat

• liquid

What does the word desert mean in this sentence?

The travelers worried about crossing the desert.

• a long and wide river

• a tall bridge

• a large city

• a very dry area

What does the word bury mean in this sentence?

The pirates decided to bury the treasure.

• put in the ground

• share with others

• give something back

• save until later

What does the word liquid mean in this sentence?

A little liquid was on the edge of the leaf.

• very dry dust

• colorful flowers

• something like water

• long and sharp spines

What does the word tasty mean in this sentence.

The cones of a pinyon tree have tasty seeds.

• no flavor

• some flavor

• good flavor

• bad flavor

Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.

_______ helps the flowers make seeds.

• Desert

• Pollen

• Nectar