Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander Vocab

What is the meaning of the word 'slippery' as used in the title 'Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander'?

• Easily sliding or difficult to hold

• Sticky and hard to move

• Rough and abrasive

• Colorful and bright

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'salamander'?

• Lizard

• Frog

• Snake

• Turtle

In the context of the story, what does the word 'case' refer to?

• A container

• A legal matter

• A mystery to be solved

• A type of animal

Choose the correct sentence structure: 'Encyclopedia Brown solved the mystery quickly.'

• Subject-Verb-Object

• Object-Subject-Verb

• Verb-Subject-Object

• Subject-Object-Verb

What part of speech is the word 'and' in the title 'Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Conjunction

• Adjective

Which word best describes Encyclopedia Brown's character in the story?

• Cunning

• Lazy

• Ignorant

• Timid

What is the main theme of 'Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander'?

• Friendship

• Mystery solving

• Adventure

• Romance

Identify the correct use of the word 'vocabulary' in a sentence.

• The vocabulary was running fast.

• She has a rich vocabulary.

• He vocabulary the book.

• Vocabulary is a type of food.

What is the antonym of 'slippery'?

• Smooth

• Sticky

• Wet

• Slick

Which sentence uses the word 'case' correctly?

• He put the book in a case.

• She case the mystery.

• The case was slippery.

• Case is a type of salamander.