Let’s go step by step to fill in the blanks using the vocabulary words provided:
Vocabulary words:
- interfere
- agile
- guardian
- awkward
- proclaimed
- tottered
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First sentence:
> Small Snake couldn’t move like the other snakes. “I’m so __________,” he cried.
Small Snake is upset because he can’t move well — that means he feels clumsy or uncoordinated. The best word here is
awkward.
✔ Blank 1:
awkward
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Second sentence:
> Caterpillar offered to lend Small Snake a few legs. The young reptile stumbled and __________ on them.
“Stumbled” means he tripped or wobbled. So what did he do after stumbling? He probably walked unsteadily. The word
tottered means to walk shakily or unsteadily — perfect fit!
✔ Blank 2:
tottered
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Third sentence:
> Raven stuck out her chest and __________, “I am the one who can make this poor snake __________ enough to slither here and there.”
First blank: Raven is boasting or announcing proudly →
proclaimed fits.
Second blank: She wants to make the snake move smoothly and quickly →
agile means able to move quickly and easily.
✔ Blank 3:
proclaimed
✔ Blank 4:
agile
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Fourth sentence:
> Mr. Caterpillar offered to help, but Raven waved him away and said, “Do not __________ with what I am doing.”
She doesn’t want him to get involved or mess things up →
interfere means to get involved when you’re not wanted.
✔ Blank 5:
interfere
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Fifth sentence:
> Raven said, “Caterpillar, you will watch out for Small Snake and be his __________ until he grows up.”
Someone who watches over and protects another person is called a
guardian.
✔ Blank 6:
guardian
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Final Answer:
awkward, tottered, proclaimed, agile, interfere, guardian
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of grade 4 vocabulary worksheet.
