Understanding Word Meanings

I saw a bug crawling on the leaf.

• A small insect

• A problem in a computer program

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The army marched into battle during the Civil War.

• A large group of soldiers

• A large group of insects

The butterfly flapped its wings.

• The part of an insect or bird used for flying

• A section of a building

The North and South fought a great battle.

• A fight in a war

• A struggle with a problem

The soldiers raised the American flag.

• A piece of cloth that represents a country

• To become tired or weak

The dragonfly can fly fast over the water.

• To move through the air

• A small insect

The soldiers march in a straight line.

• To walk in a steady, organized way

• The third month of the year

The grass turns green in the spring.

• The season after winter

• To jump or bounce

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The soldier played a drum during the march.

• A musical instrument

• A round, hollow container

The firefly glowed in the light.

• Brightness that helps you see

• Not heavy