Workbook Answer Key WonderSkills Reading Master 2
The Chenoo was a ferocious monster that came to our village.
Fish jumped out of the water in fear when they saw him.
His hot breath blew ice off the branches.
hail
ferocious How long could my sister keep the monster tame?
trustworthy
moaned My sister added wood until flames shot up.
flames
snorted
tame
incredible
in
up
into
He was about to leave when he noticed a pile of books on a table.
He wanted to get himself a birthday treat before the stores closed.
This reminded him of the books on the table at the library.
miniature
squeak We read your file because we wanted to learn about the new librarian.
lonely
collapsed Every year on his birthday, he brought treats to share with them.
remind
acquaintance
eventually
sharpen
in
to
to
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Workbook Answer Key WonderSkills Reading Master 2
They slowly moved along with faces full of sorrow.
The impact of the hurricane was worse than I thought.
It is a place for them to stay until it is safe to go home.
vivid
possessions We hoped the toys would help bring them some happiness.
impact
complimented We agreed to spread the word to our schools and other organizations.
sorrows
tropical
generosity
overflowing
toward
by
to
She was an activist who spoke out for what she believed was right.
Rosa’s family believed that all races were equal.
The driver told Rosa to stand up so that a white man could sit.
discrimination
Many people were upset about how Rosa was treated.
identity
court People today still talk about her courageous act that changed America.
activist
races
figure
illegal
arrest
about
of
out
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Workbook Answer Key WonderSkills Reading Master 2
Women did not have the same rights that men did.
She marked the laws that were unfair to women.
She wanted to be an activist and work for change.
unfair
convention They formed a group to help women gain the right to vote.
present
property Her passion for equal rights changed women’s lives forever.
organizers
document
passionate
inspired
out
to
more
The foods from these plants are called genetically modified foods.
Farmers do not have to use harmful pesticides on their crops.
Weeds that are mixed with GM plants can get stronger.
characteristics
pesticide We can create planets that are able to survive in all climates.
agriculture
allergy They know that more food needs to be grown.
genes
advanced
risk
modified
from
to
over
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Workbook Answer Key WonderSkills Reading Master 2
Long ago, paying for things when traveling was hard.
People had to take cash or a letter from their bank.
Credit cards would have been invaluable, but they did not exist.
reality
enlarged These cards allowed them to spend a certain amount of money.
circuit
credit card We know it today as a tablet or a smart phone.
extraordinary
unthinkable
scanned
network
in
on
into
You may think rules were made to prevent you from having fun.
Nobody could tell you what to do ever again!
Let’s see what it would be like to live in a world without rules.
services
order You love your new freedom to do whatever you want.
ensure
freedom There will be no lifeguards to keep the swimmers safe.
probably
cavity
maintained
recklessly
by
off
from
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Workbook Answer Key WonderSkills Reading Master 2
Their spaceships pollute our air and make it dirty.
This is an opportunity for you to work out your problems.
You must not leave here until you have an agreement.
conflict
resolve We don’t have machines to clean the air like you do on Ebb.
satisfied
The citizens of both planets were satisfied with the result.
negotiate
spaceship
galaxy
dome
except
out
up
along
When people need help urgently, they can call me.
Meg imagined how the wires would carry the conversations.
At the farm, they found Jake Turner walking toward his barn.
despite
confused They found a baby goat in the hay with its mother.
urgently
I was wondering why you showed up instead.
receiver
miserable
Some taxi drivers like having conversations with their passengers.
operators
useless
to
on
from
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Workbook Answer Key WonderSkills Reading Master 2
People used to believe that sunlight caused these lights.
The sun gives off tiny particles of electrical energy.
Solar winds reach the most magnetic part of the Earth.
particles
attraction They thought they might bring war or sickness to the Earth.
glows
rotate The lights look as though they are moving very fast through the sky.
A photograph cannot fully capture the spectacular view we see.
The atmosphere on Mars is too cold and harsh for humans to live there.
occur
streak
through
to
into
Successful people work hard to achieve their goals.
Ali became one of the most inspiring sports figures of all time.
They do whatever it takes to be good at what they do.
beloved
Those who succeed also have support from mentors.
adjusted
setback
Despite the challenges she faced, she went to college.
patience
constant
mentor
traits
eager
out
on
of
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