Words Their Way Vocabulary

The way something, such as a word, is used

• usage

• association

• etymology

Vocabulary

When a young person does something well, you should ________ them for it.

• grumble

• gossip

• praise

• criticise

Vocabulary

8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

Vocabulary

Parents should always ________ to talk to their children

about their problems.

• do time

• make chores

• do chores

• make time

Vocabulary

I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________ of me.

• proud

• calm

• ashamed

• cheerful

The way something, such as a word, is used

• usage

• association

• etymology

• origin

When a young person does something well, you should ________ them for it.

• grumble

• gossip

• praise

• criticise

Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been ________ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

Parents should always ________ to talk to their children about their problems.

• do time

• make chores

• do chores

• make time

I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________ of me.

• proud

• calm

• ashamed

• cheerful