Language Support Week 2-2.1

Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?

• The bungalow soared high above the clouds before landing.

• The weasel ran quickly across the field before disappearing into a burrow.

• He was so restless that he fell asleep right away.

• She cultivated the door open and walked inside.

Choose the correct meaning of burrow:

• A narrow road between fields

• A shallow ditch filled with water

• A small wooden house

• A deep hole or tunnel made by an animal

The desert traveler was __________ thirsty after walking all day.

Which is the best definition of ditch?

• A deep hole made by animals

• A covered shelter for animals

• A type of wild flower

• A shallow, narrow channel of water

After his grandfather died, he managed to __________ a small house in the village.

What does scuttle mean?

• To shout loudly

• To swim gracefully

• To walk with quick, short steps

• To fly quickly

The farmer used a tractor to __________ the land before planting crops.

The tourists liked to sit on the __________ to enjoy the evening breeze outside the bungalow.

Which sentence uses splendid correctly?

• The weather was splendid for the picnic.

• We splendidly closed the window.

• The splendid barked loudly at the door.

• He felt splendid when he lost the game.

A fledgling is…

• A desert flower

• A type of poisonous snake

• A grown dog

• A baby bird learning to fly