Chapter 2 Cambridge

Here’s a breakdown of the nonsense words and possible meanings based on the context of each
sentence, along with suggested real word replacements:
a) Our teacher plumsed us to bring our favourite books to school.
 Nonsense word: plumsed

 Possible meaning: This likely means "asked" or "told" based on the context of a teacher
giving instructions.
 Suggested replacement: Our teacher asked us to bring our favourite books to school.
b) I boogled a book on birds from the library.
 Nonsense word: boogled

 Possible meaning: "Boogled" could mean "borrowed" or "checked out," as it refers to
obtaining a book from the library.
 Suggested replacement: I borrowed a book on birds from the library.
c) The book on interesting insects is my splonchest book.
 Nonsense word: splonchest

 Possible meaning: "Splonchest" might refer to the "best" or "most interesting," as the
sentence speaks positively about the book.
 Suggested replacement: The book on interesting insects is my favorite book.
d) The information about cabooshing animals was interesting.
 Nonsense word: cabooshing

 Possible meaning: "Cabooshing" could refer to animals that move or behave in a
specific way, like "hunting" or "grazing."
 Suggested replacement: The information about roaming animals was interesting.
e) Everyone gluppered their favourite book on animals.
 Nonsense word: gluppered

 Possible meaning: "Gluppered" could mean "shared" or "presented," as everyone
brought and likely showed their books.
 Suggested replacement: Everyone shared their favourite book on animals.
Difficult/Unfamiliar Words:
1. habitats – the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

2. characteristics – qualities or features that belong to a person, place, or thing and help to
identify them.
3. adapt – make suitable for a new use or purpose; adjust to new conditions.
4. volcanic eruptions – the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic
material.
5. endangered – at serious risk of extinction.
6. extinct – no longer in existence; having no living members.
7. classified – arranged or sorted into categories or groups.
8. earthquakes – sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often causing destruction.
9. human activity – actions or processes done by humans that affect the environment.
10. magnifying glass – a lens that produces an enlarged image of an object.
a) What is the title of the book? How many chapters does it have?
 The title of the book is "A Handy Handbook of Habitats". It has 12 chapters.
b) What is the purpose of this introduction and who is it aimed at?
 The purpose of the introduction is to give an overview of what the book will cover, such
as natural habitats, animal adaptations, natural events, and endangered species. It is aimed
at readers who are interested in learning more about nature and the environment,
particularly younger readers or students who are beginning to explore these topics.
c) How is it organised and what kind of language does it use?
 The introduction is organized in a structured way that provides a brief summary of each
chapter. It outlines what the reader will learn in each section. The language used is simple
and accessible, making it suitable for younger readers or beginners. It uses clear,
informative, and engaging language to capture the reader's curiosity.
d) Do you think you might enjoy reading this non-fiction book? Explain your answer.
 Yes, I might enjoy reading this non-fiction book because it covers interesting topics such
as different animal habitats, natural events like earthquakes, and the impact of human
activity on animals. The mention of fascinating facts and wonderful photos makes it
sound engaging, especially for someone who enjoys learning about nature and the
environment.
e) Look at these book covers.
 Since I cannot see any specific book covers, I would assume that titles relating to nature,
animals, or scientific discoveries might be interesting to me.
o For example, a title like "The Amazing World of Animals" would likely contain
information about different animal species, their habitats, and their behavior.
o A book with a title like "Planet Earth’s Natural Wonders" might include
information about natural landscapes, environments, and how life has evolved in
different regions.
f) Add the introduction to your reading log. Which chapter of the book do you think you
would enjoy the most?
 I think I would enjoy Chapter 3–10 the most, which explores animal habitats and how
animals adapt to their environments. These chapters cover life in different parts of the
world, such as the sea, deserts, rainforests, and the polar regions. Learning about the
unique ways animals survive in their habitats sounds fascinating.
1. Sentence:
 Definition: A sentence is a group of words that makes complete sense. It starts with a
capital letter and ends with a full stop (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark (!).
 Example: The cat is sleeping on the couch.
Explanation: This is a sentence because it tells us a complete idea, and it starts with a capital
letter and ends with a full stop.
2. Phrase:
 Definition: A phrase is a group of words that doesn’t make a complete sentence on its
own. It doesn't have a subject or a verb that completes an idea.
 Example: on the couch or after school
Explanation: This is a phrase because it gives us part of an idea but doesn't tell a full thought
like a sentence does. It is missing a verb or subject.
3. Key Words:
 Definition: Keywords are the important words in a sentence or paragraph that tell you the
main idea or topic. They are the most important parts of what you’re reading or writing.
 Example: In the sentence "The big elephant drank water from the river," the keywords
are elephant, drank, and water.
Explanation: These are the important words that tell us what the sentence is about (elephant)
and what it did (drank water).

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Here’s a breakdown of the nonsense words and possible meanings based on the context of each

sentence, along with suggested real word replacements:

a) Our teacher plumsed us to bring our favourite books to school.

 Nonsense word: plumsed

b) I boogled a book on birds from the library.

 Nonsense word: boogled

c) The book on interesting insects is my splonchest book.

 Nonsense word: splonchest

d) The information about cabooshing animals was interesting.

 Nonsense word: cabooshing

e) Everyone gluppered their favourite book on animals.

 Nonsense word: gluppered

1. habitats – the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

b) What is the purpose of this introduction and who is it aimed at?

c) How is it organised and what kind of language does it use?

e) Look at these book covers.

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