Match the Meaning

Scholastic ACTION: October 4, 2010

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DIRECTIONS: You saw these words defined in "Iron Man 2," "Skating Blind," and "Blot Your Pizza!" Do you remember what they mean? Click the bubble next to the best definition for each bold word in the sentences below.

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1

Ray, who isn't blind, learned Braille so he could read in the dark.

1. a dance move
2. a language spoken in Asia
3. a magic trick
4. a system of writing that uses raised dots

2

I get frustrated in French class—it's hard to remember all those words.

1. feeling helpless or disappointed
2. feeling relaxed and happy
3. feeling cold
4. feeling sleepy

3

I wish I had enough confidence to run for class president.

1. books
2. belief in oneself
3. natural good looks
4. food

4

My hamburger has more calories than your apple has.

1. seeds
2. a measurement of the amount of energy a food gives you
3. a measurement of the number of people who like something
4. ways to eat something

5

After he graduated from military school, Rob joined the Army.

1. having to do with acting
2. for little kids
3. having to do with soldiers
4. for dogs

6

Only half (or 50 percent) of my classmates liked the movie.

1. a number out of 100
2. boys
3. girls
4. a number out of 10

7

Have some chicken—the protein will help you build strong muscles.

1. poison
2. an energy drink
3. chewy candy
4. something everyone needs to eat, found in foods like meat and tofu

8

I don't want to ski. I might fracture my ankle if I fall.

1. crack, break
2. make stronger
3. sell
4. decorate with ribbons

9

My dad has an antique watch from the 1800s.

1. very new
2. very old
3. not real
4. made of plastic

10

My keychain has a device that beeps when I clap so I can find it.

1. a sandwich
2. a piece of equipment that does a particular job
3. a small animal
4. a bone in the hand