Vocabulary Practice for the Book "What Was the Age of Dinosaurs" by Megan Stine.-Part II: Words in Context

 

Part I-Words to Know

PartIII-Words to Write

 Part II. Words in Context: Study the bold words and quotes/sayings below. Then complete the practice:

 select the best words to complete the sentences(quotes/sayings).

Word

Quote or Saying

Pangaea

"The earth was once a single landmass, Pangaea, reminding us that we are all interconnected and share the same origins."

rink

"In the rink of life, it's not about skating to where the puck is, but to where it's going to be." – Adapted from Wayne Gretzky

shaggy-haired

"The shaggy-haired dog often carries the wisdom of the ages in its eyes, reminding us to look beyond appearances."

shaman

"The shaman knows that the true journey is within, through the landscapes of the soul."

sinner

"Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future." – Oscar Wilde

bond

"The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life." – Richard Bach

brigade

"The brigade of hearts, united in purpose, can conquer the greatest of challenges."

calamity

"Out of every calamity, there is a seed of growth and rebirth." – Inspired by Japanese Proverb

dalmatian

"The Dalmatian reminds us that uniqueness is not in spots alone, but in how we choose to stand out in the world."

duster

"Like a duster sweeping away dust, each new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." – Inspired by Seneca

fatal

"It is not fatal to fail, but to lose the courage to try again that kills the spirit."

looter

"The looter takes what they think they need, but true wealth comes from what we give, not what we take."

 

Reading Practice: What Was the Age of the Dinosaurs?