Lesson 20 Instruction

Put a bug in his/her ear

This means to make a suggestion, hint at something

I have been putting a bug in Mr. Thompson's ear for months now that everyday should be pajama day.

verb - action word

solve means to find or figure out an answer to something

synonyms for solve are "find out" and "answer"

Flurry tried to solve the problem.

adjective - describing word

less means not as much of something, a smaller amount

synonyms for less are "not as much" and "smaller"

It's easier to sleep when there is less light.

adjective - describing word

capable means being good at something

synonyms for capable are "competent" and "able"

Flurry is capable of doing many different tricks.

verb - action word

identify means to tell who or what something is

synonyms for identify are "name" and "recognize"

Can you identify these characters?

adjective - describing word

exact means something that is correct in every way

synonyms for exact are "precise" and "correct"

They got the exact amount of popcorn they needed, not too much or too little.

verb - action word

offer means to give or present something to be accepted or rejected

synonyms for offer are "give" and "present"

Can I offer you a game of basketball?