Mama, I’ll Give You the World—Selection Vocabulary

Read each item below carefully and choose the correct answer. Which word means almost the SAME as fussy? Think: When shopping, sometimes we have to make a choice of what is there and not be so ______ .

• grouchy

• picky

• silly

• whiny

What does the word bouquet mean?

• A game played near a garden

• A tool used to plant flowers

• A bunch of picked flowers

• A way to grow plants

Read each item below carefully and choose the correct answer. Which word means almost the SAME as express? Think: We are all capable of expressing our views.

• ask

• communicate

• discuss

• warn

What does the word whirl mean?

• sit with legs crossed

• spin around rapidly

• move forward

• walk slowly

Which of the following is NOT an emotion? (or expressed feeling)

• appetite

• hate

• love

• sorrow (sadness at a loss)

Which word has the SAME meaning as encircle? Think: It has the word circle within its spelling.

• avoid

• discover

• open

• surround

What does the word sparkles or sparkled mean?

• looks dark and dull

• glows and creates heat

• moves slowly and steadily

• shines and gives off light

What does the word portraits mean?

• paintings or photographs of a person

• paintings or illustrations of flowers

• different faces people make

• different kinds of plants

According to the story, how are people and flowers ALIKE?

• Each one is pretty.

• Each one smells good.

• Each one can dance in his or her own way.

• Each one comes in a special size and shape.

What does Luisa plan for Mama?

• A surprise dance party

• A surprise birthday party

• A surprise retirement party

• A surprise day off from work