VOCABULARY

SYNONYMS

Look at each vocabulary word. Then read the next three words. All are synonyms. Some are more alike than others. Which of the three words on the right is the least relevant?

1. to analyze  -  evaluate, investigate, categorize ➔
2. altitude  -  stature, elevation, height ➔
3. atmosphere  -  climate, environment, mood ➔
4. bubble  -  foam, gurgle, boil ➔
5. conflict  -  hassle, dispute, strife ➔
6. to grab  -  to grip, to get, to snatch ➔
7. horror  -  fear, terror, concern ➔
8. jungle  -  rainforest, environment, wilderness ➔
9. monster  -  creature, mutant, beast ➔
10. mood  -  feeling, vibe, melancholy ➔
11. pilot  -  conductor, aviator, flier ➔
12. serpent  -  snake, dragon, reptile ➔
13. thrill  -  excitement, stimulation, fun ➔
14. vision  -  view, perception, optical ➔
15. zone  -  segment, area, region ➔

CROSSWORD

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the crossword puzzle. Use the vocabulary words from this unit. The clues are given below.

Across

• 3. The between the two countries became worse and led to war.
• 5. With her artistic , she created a wonderful painting that everyone liked.
• 6. The in the stadium was filled with excitement as the crowd cheered.
• 10. The child blew a soap and watched it float away.
• 12. The roller coaster ride provided a big as it went faster and faster.

Down

• 1. The movie kept the audience on the edge of their seats with its terrifying scenes.
• 2. The airplane flew to a high , where the air was thin and the view was beautiful.
• 4. Legends talk about a special that looks like a friendly garden snake.
• 6. Scientists use sophisticated tools to data and understand patterns.
• 7. The people shared stories about a that lived in the nearby lake.
• 8. The skillfully flew the plane through bad weather conditions.
• 9. The explorers walked deep into the and found unusual plants and animals.
• 11. She reached out to the book from the shelf before it fell.

DICTATION

INSTRUCTIONS: Listen to your teacher read a definition. Then write the word.

1. Big, wild forest with tall trees.
2. Scary, make-believe creature.
3. Fighting or arguing with others.
4. Quickly take something with hand.
5. A long, slithery snake.
6. Exciting, fun feeling inside.
7. Seeing with your eyes.
8. Special area or region.
9. Look closely to understand better.
10. How high in the sky.
11. Very, very scary and frightening.
12. How you feel inside.
13. Person who flies airplanes.
14. Air around our planet.
15. Small, round floating ball.