Understanding Vocabulary in Context

Which of the following best describes a "cove"?

• A large ocean

• A body of water that is near land

• A mountain range

• A desert

What is the primary function of an "alarm"?

• To entertain

• To warn

• To decorate

• To clean

If someone "interrupts" a conversation, what are they doing?

• Starting a new topic

• Listening quietly

• Stopping someone else's action

• Agreeing with the speaker

Which of the following is a characteristic of a "lagoon"?

• It is a type of forest

• It is a body of water

• It is a type of mountain

• It is a type of desert

What does "lanky" describe?

• Short and stout

• Long and skinny

• Round and plump

• Short and muscular

What does the term "gulps" refer to?

• Small sips

• Big drinks

• Tiny bites

• Slow chews

What is the purpose of a "filter"?

• To add items

• To remove items that are not wanted

• To mix items

• To color items

What do "pumps" do?

• They create music

• They move water

• They grow plants

• They cook food

What does "ejected" mean?

• Added gently

• Removed with force

• Painted carefully

• Built slowly

What is a "flock"?

• A single bird

• A group of birds

• A type of tree

• A kind of fish