Green City

Choose the word that has about the same meaning as the underlined word in the sentence below.

A move destroyed Mr. Krauss's yard.

• completed

• prepared

• ruined

• visited

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The students have the opportunity to earn extra credit.

• calendar of dates

• chance to improve

• extra step to finish

• promise of success

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word in the sentence below.

Sasha reclaimed the bookshelf from the curb and painted it bright yellow.

• bought

• flattened

• reused

• tossed

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word in the sentence below.

Griffin's class learned about the importance of sustainability.

• the lack of what you need

• a way of correcting mistakes

• a way of using resources wisely

• the act of trading one thing for another

Which word is a synonym of the underlined word below.

The kids constructed a cardboard boat.

• built

• carried

• painted

• sailed

How long did it take the tornado to destroy Greensburg?

• 1 hour

• 90 minutes

• 9 minutes

• 1 day

How many people did it take to lift a truck off Mr. Schmidt's house?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 20

What was the only thing that remained in Greensburg?

• The water tower

• The people

• The school

• The library

Who flew in and declared Greensburg a disaster area?

• The mayor

• The governor

• The president

• The vice-president

What does it mean to go green?

• to paint everything green

• to only eat things that are green

• to not use more than you need

• to be a better person