When crossing the busy street, you should use caution.

• Speed

• Care

• Excitement

She didn’t hear me because she was preoccupied with her homework.

• Busy thinking about something else

• Excited

• Angry

The fox was very cunning and tricked the hunter.

• Smart in a tricky way

• Slow

• Lazy

The volcano spewed lava and ash into the air.

• Poured out

• Cooled

• Disappeared

The loud noise was disrupting the class.

• Helping

• Stopping or disturbing

• Fixing

Some people believe the superstition that black cats bring bad luck.

• A belief about luck

• A true fact

• A happy thought

The inventor got a patent for her new machine to protect her idea.

• A legal right

• A mistake

• A tool

There was tension in the room before the test started.

• Nervousness

• Confusion

• Relaxation

Bees help flowers when they pollinate them.

• Drink honey

• Spread pollen

• Eat

His theory explained why plants grow faster in sunlight.

• An idea based on supporting facts

• An observation

• A rule