Word List Lesson 5

What does the word absorb mean?

• To clean something with a brush

• To take in or soak up

• To hold something in place

• To touch something lightly

Which sentence correctly uses the word anchor as a verb?

• The wire brush worked well on the wall.

• We dropped the anchor for the night.

• The cabinet was anchored to the wall.

• Leah anchors her teeth every night.

What is the main purpose of a brush?

• To hold something firmly in place

• To soak up water

• To clean, paint, or smooth a surface

• To drop from a boat

If you brush against someone in a dark hallway, what happened?

• You soaked them with water.

• You touched them lightly while moving.

• You held them in place.

• You cleaned their clothes.

Which object is commonly used to absorb liquids?

• An anchor

• A sponge

• A brush

• A rope

What is the function of an anchor on a boat?

• To soak up water

• To hold the boat in place

• To clean the deck

• To touch the side of the boat lightly

Which sentence shows the correct use of brush as a noun?

• Alex brushed against the wall.

• Leah brushes her hair every morning.

• The wire brush helped remove the paint.

• The sponge brushed the water.

When something is anchored, it is:

• Cleaned with a brush

• Held firmly in place

• Touched lightly

If a towel absorbs water, what does it do?

• Holds the water in place

• Touches the water lightly

• Soaks up the water

• Cleans the surface

What would you use to brush your teeth?

• An anchor

• A towel

• A sponge

• A toothbrush