Olympics – Study Sheet
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Use this study sheet to learn these words.
1.
Game
- sport; amusement or diversion; contest; anything played according to predetermined rules or order.
Sentence:
- We made a game out of the job so that it would be more fun.
2.
Summer
- the season between spring and fall
Sentence:
- It was very hot last summer.
3.
Bronze
- a hard metal
Sentence:
- The statue is made of bronze.
4.
Greece
- a country composed of a mainland and many islands in southeastern Europe, on the Mediterranean sea
Sentence:
- Many of our political ideas originated in Greece.
5.
Greek
- of or pertaining to Greece; the language of Greece
Sentence:
- Greek is a different language to learn.
6.
Gold
- a precious metal
Sentence:
- She wore a gold ring.
7.
Silver
- a soft metal used for jewelry and coins
Sentence:
- She has a silver necklace.
8.
Chariot
- a vehicle with two wheels pulled by horses
Sentence:
- There were chariot races in ancient Rome.
9.
Flame
- a glowing light of something burning
Sentence:
- The flame of the candle gave off some light.
10.
Ancient
- very old
Sentence:
- The ancient vase is very valuable.
11.
Stadium
- a large structure surrounded by tiers of seats
Sentence:
- Let's go to the football stadium.
12.
Torch
- a flaming light on a long pole
Sentence:
- The torch was lit on the beach.
13.
Country
- an area ruled by one government
Sentence:
- Name a country ruled by a king.
14.
Winter
- the season between fall and spring
Sentence:
- It snowed a lot last winter.
15.
Sport
- a game or activity
Sentence:
- Basketball is his favorite sport.
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