Grade 4 Dad's Kitchen Nightmare

Fill in the blank: This _____ spaghetti-and-meatball dinner really filled me up.

• sprout

• hearty

• stumble

• mutter

What does the word "sprout" mean in the context of gardening?

• To lose balance while walking

• To begin to grow

• To talk quietly

• To take a quick look

Which word best describes something that is difficult or confusing to understand?

• immediately

• routine

• complicated

• glance

Fill in the blank: Ian _____ as he climbed the narrow staircase.

• muttered

• glanced

• stumbled

• squinted

What does it mean to "mutter"?

• To talk or complain quietly and unclearly

• To take a quick look

• To begin to grow

• To lose balance

Fill in the blank: You are late, so please take your seat _____.

• sprout

• immediately

• stumble

• detective

What does the word "glance" mean?

• To partly close the eyes

• To take a quick or hurried look

• To perform regular activities

• To talk quietly

Fill in the blank: Samara likes to read a good _____ story so she can help solve the crime.

• sprout

• stumble

• detective

• routine

What does it mean to "squint"?

• To partly close the eyes

• To begin to grow

• To lose balance

• To take a quick look

Fill in the blank: When Jake’s dad leaves the house, his _____ is to always make sure he locks the door.

• routine

• glance

• mutter

• stumble