The invention of the telephone changed the way people communicate. An "invention" is...
a fun way to explain something
something that is old and forgotten
something created by a person that did not exist before
something that is shiny and see-through
Benjamin Franklin was a brilliant genius when it came to his experiments with electricity. If something or someone is "brilliant", it is...
lost and alone
excited and fun
extremely clever or skillfull
slow and boring
The most productive student will finish his daily tasks and more in a regular school day. If you are productive, you are...
uncomfortable with your surroundings
extremely talkative
exhausted from doing the same thing over and over
able to do a lot with the time and resources that you have
My grandparents own an original record player from the early 1900s. Something is described as "original"...
is the color yellow
is the first of its kind
is really young
is the same as anything else
The light bulb is one of the most valuable inventions. If something is "valuable" it is...
useful, helpful, or important
really old
strange and unusual
not needed
Our class tablet is a device that can be used for schoolwork. A "device" is...
an internet browser
a building that people work in
a tool or machine that has a certain purpose
a tropical fish
Haley takes dictation while her teacher presents the lesson. The word "dictation" describes...
measurement of time
falling out of your chair
writing down or recording words that have been spoken
a special lunch meal
We use technology to complete our lessons online in our classroom. "Technology" is...
a wild animal
old books
using science to invent useful things or to solve problems
a type of food
The airport uses radar to track airplanes in the sky. What does “radar” mean?
a machine that detects objects from far away
a kind of jacket
a race car
a cooking tool
The scientist made a breakthrough when she discovered a new medicine. What does “breakthrough” mean?
a major discovery or success
a loud sound
a broken toy
a small mistake
My brother built a strange contraption to water the garden automatically. What does “contraption” mean?
a strange machine or device
a musical song
a classroom
a simple drawing
The knight went on a quest to find the hidden treasure. What does “quest” mean?
a long search or journey
a school subject
a birthday party
a short nap
The new dance craze spread quickly through the school. What does “craze” mean?
a type of weather
a popular trend or fad
a math problem
a quiet whisper
People lived very differently during the dinosaur era. What does “era” mean?
a machine part
a long period of time
a tiny bug
a loud storm
The engineer designed a strong bridge for cars to cross. What does “engineer” mean?
a teacher
a person who designs and builds things
a chef
a singer
Mia felt perplexed when the puzzle pieces did not fit together. What does “perplexed” mean?
sleepy
angry
excited
confused
