Whenever Ben needs help making a decision, he goes to his dad for advice. After talking with his dad, Ben always knows what to do. Based on the text, what does the word “advice” mean?

Travis is in a very bad mood. He’s had a bad attitude all day.

Based on the text, what does the word “attitude” mean?

Justine was holding my hand tightly as we ran together, but as we started going uphill she lost her grasp.

Based on the text, what does the word “grasp” mean?

Ben didn’t turn in a homework assignment and his parents decided he was grounded for 1 month and wasn’t able to watch TV or play video games at all during that time. Ben thought the punishment was way too harsh, so he tried to convince his parents that he should only be grounded for 1 week.

Based on the text, what does the word “harsh” mean?

Adley’s grandma loves to spoil her. Adley’s grandma always brings a new toy for Adley every time she visits.

Based on the text, what does the word “spoil” mean?

It rained overnight, so when Kate went outside the next morning there was moisture on the grass.

Based on the text, what does the word “moisture” mean?

Ben has never won a wrestling match when Brian has been his opponent. Ben hopes that he can beat Brian today, but he is nervous.

Based on the text, what does the word “opponent” mean?

Sara struggled to finish her homework assignment on her own, so she asked her mom for help.

Based on the text, what does the word “struggled” mean?

Use the sentences below to define "elegant".

The princess looked very elegant at the ball. She wore a beautiful black dress that fit her perfectly.

Gabe is very clever. Whenever the teacher asks him a question, he is quick to respond with the correct answer.

Based on the text, what does the word “clever” mean?