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