Spelling Week 23 Practice

Ethan, Ava, and Kai are planning an adventure to explore the wonders of our planet! To prepare, they want to learn about the subject that covers Earth's physical features, climates, and how people interact with the world. What is the meaning of the word 'geography'?

• the study of Earth's physical features, climates, and human activity.

• the study of ancient languages and scripts.

• the study of chemical reactions and compounds.

• the study of celestial bodies and the universe.

Rohan and Anika are watching a plant grow. It doesn't get tall all at once, but changes a little bit every day. What does the word 'gradually' mean?

• happening step by step over time.

• happening all at once.

• happening by accident.

• happening very quickly.

Elijah, Anika, and James are planning a trip to a place famous for the Prime Meridian. Can you help them by telling us what the word 'Greenwich' means?

• a district in London known for the Prime Meridian.

• a famous river in France.

• an ancient city in Egypt.

• a mountain range in South America.

Abigail just got her test results and her teacher said her performance was 'satisfactory.' What does 'satisfactory' mean in this context?

• acceptable or good enough.

• extremely poor.

• completely unnecessary.

• highly dangerous.

Benjamin is explaining something to Maya and Ethan. He says, "Let me tell you specifically what happened!" What does the word 'specifically' mean in this context?

• in a clear, exact way.

• in a confusing manner.

• in a general sense.

• in a hurried way.

Hannah, Arjun, and Liam are planning a trip to a beautiful region in Northern Europe. They come across the word 'Scandinavia' on their map. What does 'Scandinavia' mean?

• a region in Northern Europe including countries like Sweden and Norway.

• a type of traditional Scandinavian dish.

• an ancient language spoken in Europe.

• a mountain range in Asia.

Nora told Samuel and Lily that she would only be gone temporarily. What does 'temporarily' mean?

• for a short time only.

• forever and always.

• with great difficulty.

• in a loud manner.

Scarlett and James are talking about how things were done in the past. Scarlett asks, "What does the word 'traditionally' mean?" Can you help them out?

• according to long-standing customs or practices.

• in a modern and innovative way.

• without any rules or guidelines.

• only during special occasions.

Oliver, Arjun, and Anika are exploring London and come across the word 'Trafalgar.' Can you help them figure out what it means?

• a famous square in London and also refers to a naval battle.

• a type of traditional British food.

• a famous British author.

• a style of architecture.

Daniel found a big box full of things he didn't need for his project. What does the word 'unnecessary' mean in this situation?

• not needed. The second 'e' is often barely pronounced.

• very important and required.

• related to a necessary action.

• something that must be done.