WW2 Lesson 12 (Fifi)

Question 1

arch

Answer 1

(n)

A curved piece of wood, stone, or metal over an open space. It supports the weight above it.

• We walked beneath the stone _arch_ to enter the small garden.

Question 2

attention

Answer 2

(n)

Thinking, listening, or watching carefully.

• Nothing could draw Tan’s _attention_ away from the mystery he was reading.

Question 3

award

Answer 3

(n)

Something given for doing well.

• Shelley thanked the judges for the dictionary, her _award_ for winning the state spelling contest.

(v)

To give something as a prize or a reward.

• The judges _awarded_ our dog Morgan the first prize for how well he obeyed commands.

Question 4

collapse

Answer 4

(v)

1. To fall down suddenly or to cave in.
   * My brothers and I built a tent from tree branches and an old blanket, but it _collapsed_ when we all tried to crawl inside.
2. To fold together.
   * These chairs _collapse_ so they are easy to store in the closet.

Question 5

demolish

Answer 5

(v)

To destroy or tear something down.

• The hurricane _demolished_ a dozen houses close to the beach.

Question 6

excess

Answer 6

(adj)

More than what is needed or allowed.

• Dad had to pay extra for his plane ticket because he had _excess_ baggage.

(n)

An amount that is too much or more than is needed.

• Charlotte quickly licked the _excess_ from the edge of the jelly sandwich.

Question 7

outline

Answer 7

(n)

1. A line showing the outside edge of an object or figure.
   * Gary drew an _outline_ of Asia, and then he filled in the different countries.
2. A short list or plan that gives the main ideas of a longer report.
   * Our _outline_ will show you what we want to do for our report on turtles.

Question 8

sculpture

Answer 8

(n)

A work of art made by shaping wood, stone, or other material into a certain form.

• The _sculpture_ of the knight on a horse stood near the entrance to the museum.

Question 9

spade

Answer 9

(n)

A tool for digging. It often has a long handle fastened to a flat metal blade.

• Using a _spade_, Omar helped his mom dig holes to plant seeds in the garden.

Question 10

utensil

Answer 10

(n)

A tool or container that is used for a special purpose.

• Esperanza put the can opener in a drawer with the other kitchen _utensils_.