U4L5VocabularyReview

Rohan, Noah, and Benjamin went to a farm. They saw some cows doing something. What were the cows likely doing if they were 'grazing'?

• Grazing means to dance in a lively manner.

• Grazing means to make low noises.

• Grazing means to move slowly.

• Grazing means to feed on growing grass or herbage.

Elijah, Mia, and Sophia are learning about the human body in their biology class. Their teacher asks, 'What is the esophagus, the organ we just discussed?'

• A type of fruit

• A bone in the leg

• A small organ in the brain

• A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach

Maya is planning to buy a new house. She is considering a house with good insulation. What does 'insulating' mean in this context?

• To promote conductivity in the house

• To provide protection or prevent heat loss in the house

• To encourage temperature regulation in the house

• To increase heat loss in the house

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Jackson came home from work and immediately started to 'browse'. What does 'browse' mean in this context?

• Jackson is cooking a meal

• Jackson is looking casually through the magazine

• Jackson is feeding or nibbling on some food

• Jackson is running quickly

While shopping at the mall, Benjamin enjoyed listening to the small choir that was singing in the food court. He was disappointed when they ceased. What does 'ceased' mean in this context?

• To continue or persist

• To accelerate or speed up

• To expand or grow

• To stop or come to an end

Ethan, Aria, and Scarlett are planning a camping trip. Which of the following items would be considered 'vital' for their survival?

• A tent, which is essential or necessary for life

• A video game, which is harmful or detrimental

• A fashion magazine, which is optional or unnecessary

• A deck of cards, which is unimportant or insignificant

Priya, Noah, and Anika are planning a picnic in a local park. They notice a sign that says 'Please conserve the park'. What does it mean for them to 'conserve' the park?

• To destroy or harm the park

• To preserve or protect the park

• To ignore or neglect the park

• To waste or use the park excessively

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Arjun and Liam went on a safari. They saw a lion hunting a deer. In this scenario, what is the 'prey'?

• A type of plant found in the jungle

• The deer that is being hunted and killed by the lion for food

• A type of predator that hunts other animals

• A type of domesticated animal kept as a pet

Rohan noticed that the leaves on his plant have started to 'wither'. What does 'withered' mean in this context?

• The leaves have become bright and colorful

• The leaves have become dry and shriveled

• The leaves have become wet and plump

• The leaves have become strong and sturdy

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Noah, Henry, and Avery were hiking, when suddenly they came to a sheer cliff. What does 'sheer' mean in this context?

• rough, or uneven

• muddy

• steep

• rocky