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WORD MATCH FOR GONDOLA DOG 1, 2 and 3

Word Match for Episode 1.

Read Gondola Dog Episode 1 and match the words with their meanings.

1. Basilica	a. A group of animals that live, travel, or feed together
2. To chase	b. To stand, sit, or rest on an elevated place or position
3. To clang	c. An Italian ice cream or ice
4. Flock	d. A Roman Catholic church that has been accorded certain privileges by the pope
5. Gelato	e. A place or state of great happiness
6. Palace	f. To follow rapidly in order to catch or overtake
7. Paradise	g. A large or splendid house; the official residence of a ruler
8. To perch	h. To make a loud, ringing, metallic sound

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Word Match for Episode 2.

Read Gondola Dog Episode 2 and match the words with their meanings.

1. Choppy	a. One who lives near or next to another
2. Demonstration	b. To cause to remember; put in mind
3. Molten	c. Having many small waves; rough
4. Neighbor	d. To indicate by a percussive or chiming sound
5. Pedestal	e. To look intently
6. To peer	f. The act of showing
7. To remind	g. Made liquid by heat; melted
8. To strike	h. A support or foundation

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Word Match for Episode 3.

Read Gondola Dog Episode 3 and match the words with their meanings.

1. To Challenge	a. A set of directions to be followed
2. To Duck	b. One who steers a long, narrow boat called a gondola
3. Gondolier	c. Long poles with broad blades at one end used for rowing or steering a boat
4. Honorary	d. To guide a boat or vehicle
5. Instructions	e. An important building or place
6. Landmark	f. To lower the head or body suddenly
7. Oars	g. To invite or dare to take part in a contest
8. To Steer	h. Given or done as a sign of respect

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