2.2 Vocabulary

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

The flock of birds tired to avoid predators.

• insects that sting

• strong windstorms

• animals that eat plants

• animals that eat other animals

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

Some animals require protection from other animals.

• greeting

• safety

• signals

• welcome

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

The animal was immune to the snake's poison.

• asleep from

• not as strong as

• not affected by

• already sick from

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

Sharks are one species of fish.

• carrier

• eater

• group

• hunter

Directions: Read the question. Then choose the best answer.

Which word group is a synonym for emerges in the sentence below?

A bear emerges from its den at the end of winter.

• awakens slowly

• comes out

• roars loudly

• sleeps more