EB White grammar list
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What does the word salutations mean in Charlotte's Web?
A friendly greeting or hello. Charlotte the spider says it when she first meets Wilbur the pig.
Which E.B. White book has a spider that spins words like Radiant into her web?
Charlotte's Web. The words help save Wilbur the pig by changing how people see him.
What does the word radiant mean?
Shining or glowing with happiness and beauty. Charlotte uses it to describe Wilbur as looking radiant.
What does the word terrific mean as used in Charlotte's Web?
Wonderful or excellent. Charlotte spins this word in her web to show how great Wilbur is.
Define the word humble in the context of the story.
Modest and not thinking you are better than others. Charlotte writes Humble for Wilbur in her web.
What does the word incessantly mean?
Continuing without stopping. Templeton the rat sometimes talks or eats incessantly.
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