Bug Bites Vocabulary

Which word best describes the action of a mosquito bite?

• Sting

• Nibble

• Scratch

• Pierce

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the meaning of the word 'itch' in the context of bug bites?

• A sharp pain

• A tingling sensation

• A burning feeling

• A dull ache

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the correct sentence:

• The bug bite was itching me all night.

• The bug bite itched me all night.

• The bug bite was itchy all night.

• The bug bite itches me all night.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the antonym of 'swollen' as used in the context of bug bites?

• Inflamed

• Reduced

• Enlarged

• Puffy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the correct spelling:

• Mosquito

• Mosqito

• Mosqueto

• Mosquitoe

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following is a synonym for 'bite' in the context of insects?

• Chew

• Chomp

• Nip

• Devour

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What part of speech is the word 'sting' in the sentence: 'The sting of the bee was painful'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Fill in the blank: The mosquito's bite left a small, red ______ on my arm.

• mark

• scar

• bruise

• cut

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which sentence uses the word 'irritation' correctly?

• The irritation from the bug bite was unbearable.

• The bug bite was irritation.

• Irritation the bug bite was.

• The bug bite irritation was.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the plural form of 'mosquito'?

• Mosquitos

• Mosquitoes

• Mosquito's

• Mosquitoes'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.K.1C