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