Cycle 2- Daily Life in a Covered Wagon

It seldom snows in the far south, so the kids were excited for the snow day.

What is the meaning of the word seldom?

• every month

• everyday

• not often

• often

You need to be careful of darts bouncing off the wall and falling on something below.

Bouncing means_______________.

• moving or shaking up and down

• falling

• moving fast

• giggling

Romina was exhausted after his marathon race caused her to sleep for twenty-four hours.

Exhausted means____________________.

• sleepy

• feeling renewed

• feeling energized

• very tired

Lupe made a makeshift table from a cardboard box to place in her clubhouse.

Makeshift means___________________.

• permanent

• stable

• temporary

• fixed

Tina worked especially hard on her projects so she would be sure to earn an A.

Especially means_______________________.

• ordinary

• exceptionally; in particular

• one of a kind

• unique

Marlon mistook the sound of the trash truck rumbling down the street for thunder.

Mistook means______________________________.

• understand

• wrongly identified

• identified

• knowledgeable

The tree in our backyard is suitable for climbing because it has several low strong branches.

Suitable means______________.

• adjusted

• fit

• enough

• good; usable

Johanna bought a shiny material to make a flashy jacket for her costume.

Material means____________________.

• item needed for making something

• accessories

• garments

• decorations

What is the base word of nibbled?

• nibble

• nibbled

What is the base word of firmly?

• firmed

• firm