Back of the Bus

What does the word JAMMED mean in this sentence?

That long dark aisle's all packed in, JAMMED up tight, and I'm glad my marble's tucked in safe.

• solid

• loose

• pressed

• blocked

Which word means almost the same thing as JAMMED?

• flooded

• slammed

• squished

• swarmed

What does the word SCRATCHY mean in this sentence?

Same folks are doin' mean SCRATCHY whispers at somebody sittin' up front.

• loud

• hissing

• musical

• booming

What word means almost the same thing as SCRATCHY?

• rough

• soft

• gentle

• smooth

What does the word FIERCE mean in this sentence?

But she's sittin' right there, her eyes all FIERCE like a lightning storm, like maybe she belongs up there.

• calm

• shiny

• kind

• intense

Which word means almost the same thing as FIERCE?

• frozen

• fearful

• nervous

• ferocious

What does the word HEAVED mean?

• moved easily

• moved slowly

• moved quickly

• moved with effort

What does the word SCOWL mean?

• smile

• frown

• whistle

• complaint

What does CRINKLED-UP mean?

• angry

• dangerous

• louder than usual

• quieter than usual

Choose the correct spelling of the word to complete the sentence.

My _______ mows her lawn every Saturday.

• neibor

• neighbor