Vocabulary, Module 6, Week 3

1. What does nuzzled mean in the story?

2. The Lost Puppy

Max was a small, fluffy puppy. One day, he wandered too far from home and got lost in the park. Feeling scared, he nuzzled against a tree, hoping someone would find him.

Just then, a big dog walked over and bared his teeth. "This is my spot!" the big dog growled.

Max whimpered and stepped back. A kind girl saw what was happening and came to help. "Don't worry, little puppy," she said. "I will be your assistant and help you find your way home."

She reached out her hand, but Max refused to move. He was too scared! The girl sat down and spoke softly. After a while, Max felt safe and followed her home.

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• 1. a) To run away

• 1. b) To press closely against something or someone for comfort

• 1. c) To jump high

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1. Read the story: What does bared mean when the big dog bared his teeth?

   The Lost Puppy

Max was a small, fluffy puppy. One day, he wandered too far from home and got lost in the park. Feeling scared, he nuzzled against a tree, hoping someone would find him.

Just then, a big dog walked over and bared his teeth. "This is my spot!" the big dog growled.

Max whimpered and stepped back. A kind girl saw what was happening and came to help. "Don't worry, little puppy," she said. "I will be your assistant and help you find your way home."

She reached out her hand, but Max refused to move. He was too scared! The girl sat down and spoke softly. After a while, Max felt safe and followed her home.

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• 1. a) Covered something up
     

• 1. b) Showed something in a scary way
     

• 1. c) Laughed

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1. Read the Story. What is an assistant in the story?
   

   The Lost Puppy

Max was a small, fluffy puppy. One day, he wandered too far from home and got lost in the park. Feeling scared, he nuzzled against a tree, hoping someone would find him.

Just then, a big dog walked over and bared his teeth. "This is my spot!" the big dog growled.

Max whimpered and stepped back. A kind girl saw what was happening and came to help. "Don't worry, little puppy," she said. "I will be your assistant and help you find your way home."

She reached out her hand, but Max refused to move. He was too scared! The girl sat down and spoke softly. After a while, Max felt safe and followed her home.

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4. Why did Max refuse to move at first?
   a) He was too tired
   b) He was scared
   c) He wanted to play

• 1. a) Someone who helps
     

• 1. b) Someone who plays a game
     

• 1. c) Someone who tells jokes

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Read the Story. Why did Max refuse to move at first?

The Lost Puppy

Max was a small, fluffy puppy. One day, he wandered too far from home and got lost in the park. Feeling scared, he nuzzled against a tree, hoping someone would find him.

Just then, a big dog walked over and bared his teeth. "This is my spot!" the big dog growled.

Max whimpered and stepped back. A kind girl saw what was happening and came to help. "Don't worry, little puppy," she said. "I will be your assistant and help you find your way home."

She reached out her hand, but Max refused to move. He was too scared! The girl sat down and spoke softly. After a while, Max felt safe and followed her home.

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• 1. a) He was too tired
     

• 1. b) He was scared
     

• 1. c) He wanted to play

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She _____ his offer to help clean up the mess because she knew it was her responsibility.

• refused

• mended

• ached

• broke

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Read the Story: What does nuzzled mean in the story?

The Stubborn Kitten

Luna was a tiny kitten who loved to play outside. One day, she wandered too far and couldn’t find her way home. She nuzzled against a big rock, feeling cold and lonely.

A friendly dog came by and saw Luna shivering. “I can help you find your way home,” he said. But when he got closer, Luna bared her tiny claws. “I don’t need help!” she hissed.

The dog didn’t give up. “I’ll be your assistant and guide you back,” he said kindly.

But Luna refused to move. She was too stubborn! The dog sat nearby and waited. After a while, Luna sighed. “Okay… maybe I do need help.”

Together, they walked back to her home, where Luna’s family was waiting. She learned that sometimes, it’s okay to accept help from a friend!

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• a) To press closely against something for comfort

• b) To run quickly

• c) To jump in the air

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Read the Story: What does bared mean when Luna bared her claws?

The Stubborn Kitten

Luna was a tiny kitten who loved to play outside. One day, she wandered too far and couldn’t find her way home. She nuzzled against a big rock, feeling cold and lonely.

A friendly dog came by and saw Luna shivering. “I can help you find your way home,” he said. But when he got closer, Luna bared her tiny claws. “I don’t need help!” she hissed.

The dog didn’t give up. “I’ll be your assistant and guide you back,” he said kindly.

But Luna refused to move. She was too stubborn! The dog sat nearby and waited. After a while, Luna sighed. “Okay… maybe I do need help.”

Together, they walked back to her home, where Luna’s family was waiting. She learned that sometimes, it’s okay to accept help from a friend!

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• 1. a) Showed something in a threatening way
     

• 1. b) Hid something under a blanket
     

• 1. c) Wagged her tail

• cut her claws

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Read the Story: What is an assistant in the story?

The Stubborn Kitten

Luna was a tiny kitten who loved to play outside. One day, she wandered too far and couldn’t find her way home. She nuzzled against a big rock, feeling cold and lonely.

A friendly dog came by and saw Luna shivering. “I can help you find your way home,” he said. But when he got closer, Luna bared her tiny claws. “I don’t need help!” she hissed.

The dog didn’t give up. “I’ll be your assistant and guide you back,” he said kindly.

But Luna refused to move. She was too stubborn! The dog sat nearby and waited. After a while, Luna sighed. “Okay… maybe I do need help.”

Together, they walked back to her home, where Luna’s family was waiting. She learned that sometimes, it’s okay to accept help from a friend!

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• 1. a) Someone who helps
     
     

• 1. b) Someone who plays outside
     

• 1. c) Someone who runs away

• Her enemy

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Read the Story: Why did Luna refuse to move at first?

The Stubborn Kitten

Luna was a tiny kitten who loved to play outside. One day, she wandered too far and couldn’t find her way home. She nuzzled against a big rock, feeling cold and lonely.

A friendly dog came by and saw Luna shivering. “I can help you find your way home,” he said. But when he got closer, Luna bared her tiny claws. “I don’t need help!” she hissed.

The dog didn’t give up. “I’ll be your assistant and guide you back,” he said kindly.

But Luna refused to move. She was too stubborn! The dog sat nearby and waited. After a while, Luna sighed. “Okay… maybe I do need help.”

Together, they walked back to her home, where Luna’s family was waiting. She learned that sometimes, it’s okay to accept help from a friend!

• 
  a) She was stubborn
  

• b) She was too sleepy
  

• c) She was playing a game

• She actually didn't refuse at all

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