Use the dictionary to answer the question.

The clatter scared me. 

city - (sit-ee) noun, a large town

clap - (klap) verb, to put hands together over and over

clatter - (klat-er) noun, a loud noise

clay - (kley) noun, earth or mud

Which does the word “clatter” mean?

Read the sentence. 

Sally whispered, “Try not to giggle, even if something funny occurs or takes place.”

Which word means the same as occurs?

Shay’s dad said he would braid her hair. He told Shay he would come in five minutes. Her dad said that ten minutes ago. Shay tried to be patient. 

What does the word patient mean in the passage?

Read the directions for the instant cereal. 

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. 

Open the packet, add cereal mix all at once. 

Stir well. Reduce heat and cover for one minute. 

Serve in bowls with milk or cream. 

Add fruit, honey, syrup, or sugar to sweeten if desired. 

Each premeasured packet makes 4 average servings. 

The word saucepan means

Which word means about the same as destroy?

Cats behave in an uncanny manner that often puzzles and disturbs humans.

What does uncanny mean?

Read the passage and thesaurus entry.

Heather looked at her garden. "Now that is a decent amount of tomatoes," she said.

Thesaurus:

decent adj. fair, good, okay, right

Based on the passage and thesaurus entry, how many is a "decent amount" of tomatoes?

Read the sentences.

One fashion designer is famous for using fine fabrics. Outfits made of wool, silk, or velvet are especially popular.

What does the word "fabrics" mean?

Read the sentence.

The steep mountain passage was narrow and treacherous.

What is the best synonym for treacherous?

Read the sentence.

The steep mountain passage was narrow and treacherous.

What is the best synonym for treacherous?

Read the sentence.

The steep mountain passage was narrow and treacherous.

What is the best synonym for treacherous?