Let’s go step by step to match each definition with the correct word from the word bank.
Word Bank:
- Memorial Day
- Veteran
- Honor
- Half-mast
- Military
- Salute
- Medal
- Waterloo, New York
Now let’s look at each sentence:
1. “One who served in the military” → That’s a
Veteran. A veteran is someone who has been in the armed forces.
2. “Proclaimed as the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson” → This is a historical fact. The town officially recognized as the birthplace is
Waterloo, New York.
3. “To show respect for” → This matches
Honor. We honor people we respect — like soldiers or heroes.
4. “Of or pertaining to soldiers, to arms, or to war” → That’s the definition of
Military. It relates to anything about the army, navy, etc.
5. “A formal military gesture of respect” → That’s a
Salute. Soldiers salute to show respect.
6. “Flat piece of inscribed metal given as an honor or reward” → That’s a
Medal. Like a gold medal or Purple Heart.
7. “A flag raised halfway up a mast or pole as a symbol of mourning for the dead” → That’s called flying at
Half-mast.
8. “A day for remembering and honoring those who died while serving in the dead” → Wait — that last part says “in the dead,” but it probably means “in the military.” Either way, this describes
Memorial Day — the holiday itself.
Let’s double-check all answers:
1. Veteran
✔
2. Waterloo, New York
✔
3. Honor
✔
4. Military
✔
5. Salute
✔
6. Medal
✔
7. Half-mast
✔
8. Memorial Day
✔
All words are used once. All definitions match correctly.
Final Answer:
1. Veteran
2. Waterloo, New York
3. Honor
4. Military
5. Salute
6. Medal
7. Half-mast
8. Memorial Day
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of memorial day worksheets.
