Lesson 3 Word List Study and Exercises

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What does the word 'approach' mean in the sentence 'The vet approached the wounded deer carefully'?

To go closer to (correct)
To dig a hole or tunnel
To cause harm or damage
To stop; to come to an end

Which of the following best defines 'burrow' based on the passage?

To feel tired or sleepy
Causing harm or damage
To dig a hole or tunnel into or under something (correct)
To stop; to come or bring to an end

What does 'destructive' mean as used in the sentence 'Mice can be very destructive pests'?

A road or way that leads to a place
Causing harm or damage (correct)
Tired or sleepy
Very hungry

In the context of the passage, what does 'famished' mean?

Very hungry (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'cease' as used in the sentence 'After several hours of thunder and lightning, the storm finally ceased'?

To end (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the passage, what does 'drowsy' mean?

Tired or sleepy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'forecast' mean based on the passage?

Predicting future events (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes 'burrow' based on the passage?

To dig a hole or tunnel into something (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for groundhogs to hibernate based on the passage?

To spend the winter in a resting state (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes Canada geese according to the passage?

Migratory (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason mentioned in the text for migration to the United States?

In search of freedom (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define 'reduce'?

To make or become smaller or less (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'severe' mean in the context of the passage?

Very strict or harsh (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which verb best relates to daring to do something risky according to the text?

Venture (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary

'Approach' means to come near or move towards something or someone, often carefully.
'Burrow' refers to a hole or tunnel in the ground, often used by animals as a shelter or hiding place.
'Destructive' means causing damage or harm to something.
'Famished' means extremely hungry or starving.
'Cease' means to stop or come to an end.
'Drowsy' means feeling sleepy or tired.
'Forecast' refers to a prediction or estimate of future weather or events.
'Hibernation' means a state of inactivity or dormancy, often during the winter months, in which an animal's metabolism slows down to conserve energy.
'Migration' refers to the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another in search of food, shelter, or better living conditions.
'Reduce' means to make something smaller or less in amount or degree.
'Severe' means extremely bad or serious.
'Dare' means to have the courage to do something risky or challenging.

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Study the definitions of the words and then complete the exercises that follow. Practice words like 'approach' and 'burrow' with examples provided in sentences.