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 invention of the telephone changed the way people communicate. An "invention" is...
something that is shiny and see-through
something created by a person that did not exist before
something that is old and forgotten
a fun way to explain something
The leaves whirled through the air on a windy day. What does “whirled” mean?
grew taller
melted away
sat still
spun around quickly
Mia felt perplexed when the puzzle pieces did not fit together. What does “perplexed” mean?
confused
excited
sleepy
angry
My little sister is a dynamo because she is always full of energy. What does “dynamo” mean?
a very energetic person
a lazy person
a type of chair
a slow animal
Benjamin Franklin was a brilliant genius when it came to his experiments with electricity. If something or someone is "brilliant", it is...
slow and boring
lost and alone
extremely clever or skillfull
excited and fun
My brother built a strange contraption to water the garden automatically. What does “contraption” mean?
a classroom
a musical song
a strange machine or device
a simple drawing
Haley takes dictation while her teacher presents the lesson. The word "dictation" describes...
measurement of time
a special lunch meal
falling out of your chair
writing down or recording words that have been spoken
My grandparents own an original record player from the early 1900s. Something is described as "original"...
is the first of its kind
is the color yellow
is the same as anything else
is really young
The smell of cookies lingers in the kitchen after baking. What does “lingers” mean?
disappears quickly
stays for a long time
makes noise
falls down
The airport uses radar to track airplanes in the sky. What does “radar” mean?
a race car
a machine that detects objects from far away
a kind of jacket
a cooking tool
The engineer designed a strong bridge for cars to cross. What does “engineer” mean?
a teacher
a chef
a singer
a person who designs and builds things
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
The light bulb is one of the most valuable inventions. If something is "valuable" it is...
really old
useful, helpful, or important
not needed
strange and unusual
We use technology to complete our lessons online in our classroom. "Technology" is...
a type of food
using science to invent useful things or to solve problems
a wild animal
old books
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
The most productive student will finish his daily tasks and more in a regular school day. If you are productive, you are...
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
extremely talkative
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 knight went on a quest to find the hidden treasure. What does “quest” mean?
a short nap
a long search or journey
a school subject
a birthday party