Words and Their Meanings

What happens when something shatters?

• It remains intact without any damage.

• It melts into a liquid.

• It transforms into a gas.

• It breaks into many small pieces.

Who are sentries?

• Sentries are guards or watchmen assigned to monitor and protect a specific area.

• Sentries are military leaders in charge of strategy.

• Sentries are people who provide medical assistance.

• Sentries are animals that guard their territory.

What is a chasm?

• A deep fissure or gap.

• A method of cooking food.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A small hole in the ground.

What does it mean if something glistens?

• To shine or sparkle with a bright, reflective quality.

• To change color dramatically

• To become dull and lifeless

• To emit a loud sound

What does it mean if something is embedded?

• Embedded means to be removed from a larger context.

• Embedded refers to something that is floating freely.

• Embedded indicates a temporary placement in a system.

• Embedded means integrated or enclosed within something else.

What does eroding refer to?

• Eroding refers to the process of building up material on a surface.

• Eroding is the act of painting a surface with vibrant colors.

• Eroding refers to the gradual wearing away of material from a surface.

• Eroding means to strengthen and reinforce a structure.

Can you give an example of something that might shatter?

• Wood

• Glass

• Plastic

• Rubber

What might cause erosion along a coastline?

• Animal migration

• Wave action, currents, tides, and human activities.

• Geological formations

• Weather patterns