Vocabulary: Reading Unit 1, Week 3

What does the word "propels" mean?

• Stops something from moving.

• Pushes or moves something forward.

• Pulls something backward.

• Holds something in place.

Which of the following best describes the action of "stirring"?

• Pouring liquid into a cup.

• Mixing something by moving it around with a spoon or stick.

• Shaking a bottle up and down.

• Cutting something into pieces.

What does "cautioned" mean?

• Ignored a warning.

• Gave a warning or advice to be careful.

• Encouraged someone to take risks.

• Made a decision without thinking.

What happens when something "stiffened"?

• It becomes flexible.

• It becomes rigid or not able to bend.

• It melts.

• It shrinks.

What does it mean to "adapt"?

• To stay the same in every situation.

• To change or adjust to fit a new situation or environment.

• To refuse to change.

• To become weaker.

What are "characteristics"?

• The same features found in everything.

• Special qualities or features that make something or someone unique.

• Unimportant details.

• Random traits.

What is "survival"?

• The act of giving up.

• The act of staying alive or keeping from being hurt.

• The act of winning a game.

• The act of losing something.

What is "webbing"?

• A type of fabric used for clothing.

• The thin, skin-like material between the toes or fingers of some animals, like ducks, that helps them swim.

• A type of net used for fishing.

• A type of glue used in crafts.

What is a "fraction"?

• A whole number.

• A part of a whole, like a slice of a pizza or a piece of a pie.

• A type of measurement.

• A type of currency.

Which of the following is an example of a fraction?

• 5

• 100

• 0