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  • I was very excited ___ I won the contest.
    Because, when, since, after, while, as
  • We have roasted butternut squash every Thanksgiving. What does squash mean in this sentence?
    A fruit that grows on ground level vines, has seeds, and a rind like pumpkins and gourds
  • Please wash and squash containers before putting them in the recycling bins. What does squash mean in this sentence?
    To crush (something) with force so that it becomes flat, soft, or out of shape
  • The three legs must be firmly locked into place to ensure that the structure is stable. What does stable mean in this sentence?
    Firmly fixed to a surface so as to be immobilized, sturdy
  • There was a trace of pepper in the pasta dish so I could just barely taste the spice. What does trace mean in this sentence?
    A small amount of something
  • ___ she practiced every day, she struggled with the piano piece.
    Although, before, until
  • We will go to the park ___ it stops raining.
    When, if, after, before, while, as, until
  • ___ you finish your homework, you can watch TV.
    When, after, while, as
  • You should wear a jacket ___ it is snowing outside.
    Because, when, since, if, while, as
  • She smiled ___ she saw her best friend.
    Because, when, since, after, before, while, as, until
  • There was another loud pound on the door, and I heard the wood crack around the deadbolt. What does pound mean in this sentence?
    A hard, and sometimes repeated, strike or hit
  • We have lived here ___ I was a baby.
    Since
  • Using the letters on the phone pad, spell your party's last name and press the pound key. What does pound mean in this sentence?
    The hash symbol
  • I will call you ___ I get home from school.
    When, after, before
  • I brought an umbrella ___ it looked like it might rain.
    Because, when, since, after, as
  • To finish the cake, we added a light dusting of powered sugar. What does dusting mean in this sentence?
    To cover lightly with a powdered substance
  • Today, you can find ultraportable laptops that weigh as little as a pound. What does pound mean in this sentence?
    A unit of weight equivalent to a pound
  • We went inside ___ it started to rain.
    Because, when, since, after, before, while, as
  • There was room for a dozen horses in the large stable. What does stable mean in this sentence?
    A building used for lodging, feeding and training animals with hoofs, especially horses
  • He still played in the game ___ his leg was hurting.
    Although, while, as
  • ___ we arrived at the party, we saw all of our friends.
    When, after, while, as
  • I enjoy tracing the lines around a coloring page design before coloring in the shapes. What does trace mean in this sentence?
    To draw or mark the edge of a design or shape
  • I stayed home ___ I wasn’t feeling well.
    Because, since, as
  • I can trace my heritage to several Spanish speaking countries. What does trace mean in this sentence?
    To find or discover something
  • It was a lot of work but I was able to tackle the science project by working on it for one hour every day. What does tackle mean in this sentence?
    To take the first step in completing something, work on something
  • I had to replace the handle of my broom after it was bent. What does handle mean in this sentence?
    The part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled
  • Please wash your hands before you handle the food. What does handle mean in this sentence?
    To feel or manipulate with the hands
  • ___ the teacher was talking, the students took notes.
    Because, since, while, as
  • He hated dusting the furniture because it always made him sneeze. What does dusting meaning in this sentence?
    To clean by removing dust from an object or surface
  • The bulled charged when he saw the man enter the pen. What does charge mean in this sentence?
    To rush forward, especially suddenly and with speed
  • The baby started crying ___ the dog barked loudly.
    Because, when, since, after, while, as, until
  • My mom made cookies ___ she finished cleaning the kitchen.
    Because, when, since, after, before, while, as
  • I will help you with your homework ___ I finish my chores.
    When, if, after, while, as, until
  • The football player injured his knee during a rough tackle in Saturday’s game. What does tackle mean in this sentence?
    To grab somebody or something and bring it to the ground
  • Your mindset plays a significant role in how you handle any challenges that come your way. What does handle mean in this sentence?
    To take charge of, or to make decisions about
  • I bought my dad new fishing tackle for father’s day last year. What does tackle mean in this sentence?
    The gear or equipment needed for a task or sport
  • Please mark your calendar on May 12th as the due date for your science projects. What does date mean in this sentence?
    The day of the month or year as specified by a number
  • The restaurant charges $8 for an order of chicken wings.
    A required payment for an item or service
  • ___ the bell rang, the students packed their bags.
    Because, when, since, after, while, as
  • He can have dessert ___ he finishes his dinner.
    Because, when, if, after, before, while, as
  • We adopted a black pug from the pound last week. What does pound mean in this sentence?
    A place where animals are kept, especially stray animals
  • My friends and I pooled our money so we could get pizza and rent a movie on Friday. What does pool mean in this sentence?
    To combine or share resources
  • ___ I had never tried sushi before, I really liked it.
    Although
  • We couldn’t go outside ___ it was too cold.
    Because, when, since, if, while, as
  • I love baking with dates because they add sweetness without adding sugar. What does date mean in this sentence?
    A sweet fruit that comes from a palm tree
  • I usually charge my phone overnight.
    To restore power to an electrical item like a battery
  • My little brother fell asleep ___ I was reading him a story.
    Because, although, when, since, while, as
  • We went to a movie for our first date. What does date mean in this sentence?
    A social or romantic appointment or gathering
  • We swim in the neighbor's pool every summer. What does pool mean in this sentence?
    A man made body of water for swimming
  • ___ the movie started, we bought some popcorn.
    When, after, before, while, as
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