Vocabulary Practice U3W5

What is the meaning of the word 'plunge'?

• To dive or fall quickly and with force

• To stand still and not move

• To walk slowly and cautiously

• To float gently in the water

Choose the synonym for 'thud': a) whisper b) crash c) sing

• a) murmur

• c) shout

• d) silence

• b

In the sentence 'The birds flocked to the feeder', what does 'flocked' mean?

• Flying in a V-formation

• Scattering in all directions

• Sitting quietly in the trees

• Gathered together in a large group

What does the word 'buoy' mean?

• A type of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean

• A floating object that is anchored to the bottom of a body of water to mark a location or to provide a warning or direction.

• A type of boat used for fishing

• A type of bird that lives near the water

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'trilled'? a) chirped b) screamed c) whispered

• b) screamed

• d) barked

• a) chirped

• c) whispered

What is the definition of 'plunge'?

• To float gently in the water

• To stand still and not move

• To dive or fall quickly and energetically

• To walk slowly and cautiously

What sound does 'thud' represent?

• A high-pitched, musical sound

• A soft, gentle sound

• A heavy, dull sound

• A sharp, piercing sound

What is the meaning of 'trilled'?

• To jump up and down rapidly

• To whisper softly

• To stand still and silent

• To produce a quavering or warbling sound by rapidly alternating the tongue position.

What is the definition of 'buoy'?

• A type of plant that grows in marshy areas

• A type of fish commonly found in lakes

• A type of bird that lives near the ocean

• A floating object that is used to mark a location in the water

In the sentence 'The sheep flocked to the barn', what does 'flocked' mean?

• Gathered

• Scattered

• Ran

• Jumped