Coming Distractions: Questioning Movies

What does the word entertaining mean in the sentence below?
The crowd enjoyed watching the talent show because it was very entertaining to see. 

• amusing
• difficult
• important
• powerful

What does the word advertise mean in the sentence below?
Mr. Ross will advertise the grand opening of his piano store.

• announce the sale of a business
• offer free products to customers
• make something known to others
• invite the publist to a free performance

What does the word focus mean in the sentence below?
Today's history lesson will focus on early explorers. 

• concentrate
• improve
• practice
• remember

What does the word generated mean in the sentence below?
The campfire generated a lot of heat that kept everyone warm.

• burned
• fanned
• prepared
• produced

What does the word critics mean in the sentence below?
The critics did not like the actor's performance.

• directors
• fans
• reviewers
• students

What does the word symphony mean in the sentence below?
The audience enjoyed the composer's new symphony.

• conductor
• instrument
• music
• musician

What does the word autograph mean in the sentence below?
We stood in line to get the author's autograph.

• book
• picture
• signature
• smile

What does the word photosynthesis mean in the sentence below?
A plant needs sunlight for photosynthesis. 

• process of growing taller
• process of producing flowers
• process of using light to make food
• process of using roots to take in water

What does the word phonics mean in the sentence below?
The teacher taught phonics during reading class.

• the act of reading without stopping
• the connection between letters and sounds
• the method of reading in which you reread material
• the practice of reading out loud to others in a group

What does the word telegraph mean in the sentence below?
The soldier delivered the telegraph to the general.

• maps used for planning
• treaty signed by two people
• message sent through cables
• orders carried out by an army