1. imitate – try to act like something else
This robot can imitate the way Cody moves.
What does it mean to imitate something?

2. example – a thing used to show what other similar things are like
The apple is a good example of a healthy fruit.
Name an example of a healthy vegetable.

3. effective – works well
The broom is an effective tool for sweeping up leaves and dirt.
What is an effective tool for cutting paper?

4. identical – exactly the same
Mark and Matt look alike because they are identical twins.
What makes two things identical?

5. material – the stuff used to make something
The baby’s blanket is made of a soft, warm material.
Describe the material your shirt is made of?

6. model – a small copy of something
Kevin and I play with my model airplane in the park.
Why does it help to have a model?

7. observed – looked at closely
Meg and Joann observed the fish, and wrote down what they saw.
What is another word for observed?

8. similar – alike but not exactly the same
My dad and I like to look alike, so we wear similar shirts.
What is a word that means the opposite of similar?