Twister on Tuesday Vocabulary

Imagine you're in a magical forest with Jack and Annie. What does 'gently' mean when the wind whispers through the trees?

• with force, aggressive

• without force, calm

• quickly, fast

Imagine you watched a magical parade, and the flags 'billowed' in the breeze. What does 'billowed' mean?

• moving in a wave like motion

• standing still

• falling down

In a magical world, what would happen if Morgan LeFay waved her wand and said 'vanish'?

• appear

• disappear

• grow

Imagine you're on an adventure exploring a mysterious land. You stumble upon a 'grove'. What does 'grove' mean in this enchanting place?

• a group of trees; small wooded area

• a single tree

• a large forest

Jack and Jeb are having a debate. Jack says the word 'definitely' means 'for sure; certain'. Is Jack's definition correct? Choose the meaning of 'definitely' below.

• maybe

• for sure; certain

• unlikely

You found an old bicycle in the garage that was covered in 'rust'. What does 'rust' mean?

• a chemical reaction when a metal object begins to break down

• a shiny surface

• a new metal

The hidden door led to the cellar. What does 'cellar' mean?

• a basement; usually a dry, dark, damp space

• an attic

• a living room

The scientists were chasing a twister. What does 'twister' mean?

• a gentle breeze

• another name for a tornado

• a calm day

The explorers found a sod house? What does 'sod' mean?

• a type of tree

• surface of the ground where grass grows

• a rock formation

Two friends are having a debate about the definition of 'awful'. What does 'awful' actually mean?

• wonderful, good

• terrible, bad

• exciting, fun