Lesson 17 Journeys

What does the word admitted mean in the sentence below?

Larry admitted that he did not read the directions on the box.

• confessed

• pleaded

• remembered

• squeaked

What does the word impressed mean in the sentence below?

The teacher was impressed by how well the students presented their research reports.

• confused

• entertained

• pleased

• surprised

What does the word original mean in the sentence below?

Carlos did research to find out who the original owner of the car was.

• first

• gentle

• lonely

• odd

Read this dictionary entry for the word award.

1.To give by a judge.

2. To grant a prize.

3. A decision made by a judge.

4. A prize.

Which definition represents the meaning of award as it is used in the sentence below?

The mayor gave the students an award for their recycling program.

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

Read this dictionary entry for the word project.

1. To propose a plan of action.

2. To throw forward.

3. To cause something to appear on a surface.

4. To think forward using one's imagination.

Which definition represents the meaning of project as it is used in the sentence below?

Ms. Woodward used a special machine to project the picture on the wall.

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

Who is the narrator of this passage?

• Peter

• Angela

• Mrs. Tang

• Dr. Zweistein

The first thing we learn in “LAFFF” is

• what Peter looks like.

• what advice the Lus gave the Tangs.

• that Angela lives two doors down from Peter.

• that Peter and Angela go to the same school.

Read this sentence from the passage.

He had straight hair, as black as licorice.

What does the simile in the sentence above mean?

• Peter has sticky hair.

• Hair can never be perfectly straight.

• Peter's hair is extremely dark in color.

• The narrator likes the smell of Peter's hair.

Read this sentence from the passage.

In spite of all I could do, my grades were nothing compared to Peter's.

What does the narrator mean in the sentence above?

• She always gets failing grades.

• Peter never shows her his grades.

• Her grades are lower than Peter's.

• She does not work as hard as Peter does.

What is the first important event in the passage?

• Angela goes forward in time.

• Angela wins the story contest.

• Peter shows Angela the time machine.

• Peter wears a costume like the other kids do.