READING DETECTIVES

What is the meaning of the word "damp" in this sentence?
"After the rain, the ground felt damp."

• dry

• wet

• hot

• cold

What does the word "gigantic" mean in this sentence?
"The elephant was gigantic, towering over the other animals."

• small

• tiny

• average

• huge

What does the word "furious" mean in this sentence?
"She was furious when she found out her favorite toy was broken."

• happy

• sad

• angry

• calm

What does the word "exhausted" mean in this sentence?
"After playing all day, the children were exhausted."

• full of energy

• tired

• hungry

• excited

What is the meaning of the word "scrumptious" in this sentence?
"The cake tasted scrumptious, with its rich chocolate flavor."

• delicious

• disgusting

• spicy

• sour

What does the word "sparkling" mean in this sentence?
"The stars were sparkling in the night sky."

• dull

• shining

• hidden

• broken

What is the meaning of the word "frigid" in this sentence?
"The water in the lake was frigid, making it too cold to swim."

• warm

• frozen

• clean

• shallow

What does the word "anxious" mean in this sentence?
"He felt anxious before his big presentation."

• relaxed

• worried

• confident

• excited

What is the meaning of the word "courageous" in this sentence?
"The firefighter showed courageous behavior during the rescue."

• scared

• brave

• weak

• lazy

What does the word "drowsy" mean in this sentence?
"After staying up late, she felt drowsy during class."

• energetic

• awake

• alert

• sleepy