unit 3

Question 1

arrow

Answer 1

n. An arrow is a thin straight stick shot from a bow. The arrow flew through the air and hit the target.

Question 2

battle

Answer 2

n. A battle is a fight between two armies during a war. The battle lasted for many days.

Question 3

brave

Answer 3

adj. A brave person is not afraid to face pain or danger. The brave firefighter saved the girl from the burning building.

Question 4

chief

Answer 4

n. A chief is the leader of a group of people. The chief led the people through the mountains.

Question 5

disadvantage

Answer 5

n. A disadvantage is a situation that makes it hard to do something. Mike had a disadvantage in the race since he hurt his knee.

Question 6

enemy

Answer 6

n. An enemy is a country that is fighting another country during a war. The enemy prepared to attack the kingdom.

Question 7

entrance

Answer 7

n. An entrance is a place where someone can enter an area. The gate was locked so Bill had to find a different entrance.

Question 8

hardly

Answer 8

adv. Hardly shows that something happens in a very small way. I hardly saw the concert since I had to leave early.

Question 9

intend

Answer 9

V. To intend to do something means to plan to do it. I intend to finish college in three years.

Question 10

laughter

Answer 10

n. Laughter is the sound produced by laughing about something funny. Susan’s joke made her classmates burst into laughter.

Question 11

log

Answer 11

n. A log is a thick piece of wood that is cut from a tree. The fire was too small so we added another log to it.

Question 12

military

Answer 12

n. The military is the armed forces of a country. I joined the military after I finished high school.

Question 13

obey

Answer 13

v. To obey means to follow what a law or a person says to do. My little sister did not obey my mother. Now she is in trouble.

Question 14

secure

Answer 14

V. To secure something means to get it after a lot of effort. I was able to secure a good grade on my test after weeks of studying.

Question 15

steady

Answer 15

adj. Steady shows that someone or something does not change much. The problem was hard but she remained steady and solved it.

Question 16

trust

Answer 16

v. To trust is to believe that someone is honest and will do what is right. I trust my friends; they don’t tell my secrets to other people.

Question 17

twist

Answer 17

v. When we twist something we turn it around and around. She twisted the spaghetti around her fork.

Question 18

unless

Answer 18

conj. Unless means if not or except when. Unless you clean your room you cannot play with your friends.

Question 19

weapon

Answer 19

n. A weapon is an object used to hurt people. Swords have been used as weapons for thousands of years.