2. Something ominous
is a sign of trouble or
a warning that
something bad is
going to happen.
Why might smoke be an ominous sight?

3. If you confound a
person, you surprise
or confuse him.
What kind of question might
confound you?

4. A person who feels
miserable feels
uncomfortable or
unhappy.
How might a cold make you feel
miserable?

5. Someone who is
gracious is pleasant
and polite.
What would be a gracious way to
thank someone for a gift?

6. Someone who beams
is grinning.
If a teacher beams at you, what
might you just have done?

7. People who have
self-assurance are
confident and sure of
themselves.
What is a sing that a speaker has self-
assurance?

8. When you monitor
something, you
regularly check its
progress.
How would you monitor someone’s
temperature?

9. A thing that has been
exposed has been
uncovered and has
lost it protection from
its surroundings.
What might happen if your feet are
exposed to the sun for a long time?

10. If you installed a
piece of
equipment, you put
it into make it ready
to use.
Why might you need to install a
battery in a toy?

11. When an event is
looming, it seems
likely to happen
soon.
What clues might tell you that a
thunderstorm is looming in the
distance?