4th Grade Wordly Wise Lesson 9

What is the definition of "advantage" as a noun?

• Something that is harmful or useless.

• Something that is helpful or useful.

• A disadvantage or obstacle.

• A type of financial gain.

What does the phrase "take advantage of" mean?

• To ignore opportunities.

• To make use of; to benefit oneself by treating others unfairly.

• To lose an opportunity.

• To help others selflessly.

What is the meaning of the verb "astonish"?

• To confuse or bewilder

• To surprise or amaze

• To anger or annoy

• To calm or soothe

What does the adjective "distant" mean in terms of time?

• Very close in time

• Very far away in time

• Immediately occurring

• Recently happened

What is the noun form of "distant" that refers to the length of space between two places?

• Distinction

• Distance

• Disturbance

• Distraction

What is the meaning of the noun "founder"?

• A person who sets up something that lasts

• A person who destroys something

• A person who sails a ship

• A person who writes a book

What does the verb (action) "founder" mean?

• To rise above the surface of the water

• To sink below the surface of the water

• To swim quickly

• To float effortlessly

If a ship has foundered, what has happened to it?

• It has been repaired

• It has sunk below the surface

• It has reached its destination

• It has been painted

Which word fits in the blank? "I ______ my dentist appointment by calling ahead and talking to the desk clerk."

• astonish

• confirmed

• distant

• foundered

Which word fits in the blank? "In the _____ future, I will graduate from college."

• advantage

• astonish

• distant

• foundered