Exploring Vocabulary Through Reasoning

A scientist is studying two forests. Forest A has a single type of tree that covers most of the area, while Forest B has many different types of trees, none of which cover more than 10% of the area. Which word best describes the type of tree in Forest A?

• edible

• dominant

• ornate

• replenished

Imagine you are planning a community garden. You want to choose plants that people can safely eat. Which word would you use to describe the plants you should select, and why?

• significant, because they are important to the community

• edible, because they can be safely consumed

• ornate, because they look beautiful

• impenetrable, because they are hard to get through

A company is deciding how to send its products to different countries. They need to make sure their products reach as many places as possible. Which word best describes what the company is trying to improve, and explain your reasoning?

• commodity

• ornate

• distribution

• replenished

A jewelry designer creates a necklace with many detailed patterns and decorations. Which word best describes the style of the necklace, and why?

• impenetrable, because it is hard to break

• ornate, because it is highly decorated

• dominant, because it stands out

• significant, because it is important

A farmer grows wheat, which is sold in large quantities and traded around the world. What is the best term for wheat in this context, and why?

• commodity, because it is a basic good traded in bulk

• edible, because it can be eaten

• ornate, because it is beautiful

• impenetrable, because it is hard to get

A lake is used for fishing, but after a few years, the fish population drops. The community decides to add more fish to the lake every year. What word describes what they are doing, and explain your reasoning?

• replenished, because they are restoring the fish population

• dominant, because the fish are taking over

• ornate, because the fish are colorful

• significant, because the fish are important

A historian is studying an event that changed the course of a country’s history. Which word best describes this event, and why?

• edible, because it can be consumed

• significant, because it had a major impact

• impenetrable, because it was hard to understand

• ornate, because it was decorative

A group of explorers comes across a thick forest where it is almost impossible to walk through because of the dense trees and bushes. Which word best describes this forest, and why?

• replenished, because it has many plants

• impenetrable, because it is difficult to pass through

• edible, because it has fruit

• significant, because it is important

A teacher asks students to compare two types of food: one that is only available in a small region and another that is found in stores all over the world. Which word best describes the second type of food, and why?

• ornate, because it is fancy

• distribution, because it is widely available

• replenished, because it is restocked

• dominant, because it is the most common

A city is known for its beautiful buildings with lots of decorations and carvings. The mayor wants to preserve this style in new constructions. Which word best describes the style the mayor wants to keep, and why?

• ornate, because it is highly decorated

• significant, because it is important

• edible, because it can be eaten

• impenetrable, because it is hard to enter