Lesson 8

What does the word "reach" mean in the sentence below?

Faye was not tall enough to reach the books on the shelf.

• arrange things in order

• stretch to get to something

• look upward to see something

What does the word "equals" mean in the sentence below?

Two plus two equals four.

• sounds like

• comes after

• is the same as

What does the word "beware" mean in the sentence below?

Beware of the parrot. He might bite your finger.

• Be careful

• Be playful

• Be friendly

What does the word "pounding" mean in the sentence below?

The boy is pounding his drums loudly.

• hitting hard

• putting away

• tapping softly

What does the word "bend" mean in the sentence below?

I learned how to bend pipe cleaners to make a spider.

• cut into short pieces

• paint with dark colors

• make into a curved shape

What does the word "backyard" mean in the sentence below?

The cousins are playing tag in the backyard.

• a park with swings and trees

• a grassy space behind a house

• an outdoor play area at a school

What does the word "storybook" mean in the sentence below?

This storybook tells about a bird named Bob.

• a story that takes place in a zoo

• a book with a story and pictures

• a story that is acted out on a stage

What does the word "doghouse" mean in the sentence below?

Our new puppy loves to nap in her doghouse.

• a small shelter built for a dog to sleep in

• a fenced area where a dog can sleep or play

• a room in a family’s home set aside for a dog

What does the word "crosswalk" mean in the sentence below?

Mary waits at the crosswalk until the light turns green.

• a bridge used to cross a river

• a sidewalk that goes across someone’s lawn

• a place marked on the street to show where to cross

What does the word "waterfall" mean in the sentence below?

The hikers found a waterfall near the top of the mountain.

• a place where water spreads out to form a lake

• a place where water pours down a slope or cliff

• a place where it is easy to fall into a river or stream