1. The Ugly Vegetables Fruits versus Vegetables A vegetable is: a plant cultivated for an edible part, such as the root of the beet, the leaf of spinach, or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower or the edible part of such a plant or a member of the vegetable kingdom- a plant. A fruit is developed from a part in the base of the flower (in a plant) and contain the seeds of the plant. The confusion comes from cooking. Things called fruits are usually used for sweets. Vegetables are considered things that aren’t used as sweets. Scientists say that fruits are: blueberries and other berries, bananas, tomatoes, nuts, and some bean pods. The argument over what to call tomatoes actually went to our Supreme Court. They ruled that tomatoes are called vegetables in stores, but let scientists still call them fruits. What would I say? I’d say you should ask your mom or dad. Since they probably do the cooking, call them whatever they want. Then they’ll still give you some good grub.

2. blooming: a plant that is flowering or growing These dogwood trees are blooming with flowers.

3. prickly: covered in sharp points or thorns Cactus plants are prickly and they hurt!

4. muscles: parts of our bodies that move our bones and other parts My mom says I should exercise my muscles by getting off the couch! BEFOREAFTER

5. aroma: usually a pleasant smell The wonderful aroma of cookies was in the house.

6. scent: another word for a good smell The flowers gave off a wonderful scent.

7. trade: to swap one thing for another- exchange Some people like to trade and collect playing cards. We don’t trade anything at school!

8. Quiz Time! blooming, prickly, muscles, aroma, scent, trade Which word means covered in sharp points? prickly

9. Quiz Time! blooming, prickly, muscles, aroma, scent, trade Which word means parts of our bodies that move others? muscles

10. Quiz Time! blooming, prickly, muscles, aroma, scent, trade Which word means a pleasant smell? aroma or scent

11. Quiz Time! blooming, prickly, muscles, aroma, scent, trade Which word means flowering or growing? blooming

12. Quiz Time! blooming, prickly, muscles, aroma, scent, trade Which word means to exchange one thing for another? trade

13. Quiz Time! blooming, prickly, muscles, aroma, scent, trade Which word means a nice smell? aroma or scent