Pax Chapter 5 Vocab Quiz

Pax chapter 5 Vocab QUIZ

TEKS: 4.3 Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--vocabulary. The student uses newly acquired vocabulary expressively. The student is expected to:(B) use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the relevant meaning of unfamiliar words or multiple-meaning words;

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The lioness guarded her territory from other lions to keep her cubs safe and find food. A "territory" is _____.

an area that belongs to a person, group, animal, nation or state.

the amount of people in an area

rules for a place

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The spider used its instinct to spin a web without anyone teaching it how. The word “instinct” means

a natural behavior that doesn't have to be learned

a behavior that must be taught

a feeling of fear

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The mouse nibbled on the tiny morsel of cheese. A "morsel” is ____.

a large amount of food

a type of animal

a small amount of food

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The dog sat up straight with its head held high, showing good posture. The word "posture" means _____.

a bone in your body

how you hold your body

a feeling of excitement

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The runty kitten was the smallest of the litter, but she had the biggest heart. "Runty" means _______.

being smaller or weaker than others in a group

being the strongest compared to others in a group

the name of a character

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