Vocab Context Clues
mean, not sharing, greedy
selfish
Archaeologists use excavation to _______ artifacts, so they can discover how people lived in the past.
uncover
a story performed by actors on a stage speaking dialogue
What is a drama?
The boy is tired because he ran fast.
cause -- because
This zoo has an elephant with an unique name.
This zoo has an elephant with a unique name.
discouraged, defeat, not easy, annoying
frustrated
Completing the project required a ______ amount of work because the problem was enormous.
tremendous
a writing that gives facts and information about a topic
What is an expository text?
When the rain starts, the children go inside.
cause -- when
That apple in my hand is the most delicious I've ever eaten.
This apple in my hand is the most delicious I've ever eaten.
usual, every day, know
familiar
The boy looked ______, and you could tell he was frustrated because he couldn’t solve the problem.
annoyed
scene, setting, and stage directions
What are literary elements found in a drama?
The dog barked loudly, so the cat ran away
effect -- so
Can you pass me those pencil on the table?
Can you pass me that/the pencil on the table?
everlasting, forever, indefinite, lasting
permanent
The space _______ was carefully planned, and their voyage took them to the outer edges of the solar system.
expedition
diagrams, labels, headings, bold faced words, photographs, captions, illustrations
What are text features in an expository text?
After the teacher explained the lesson clearly, the students understood the task.
cause -- after
She bought an new dress for the party.
She bought a/the/this/that new dress for the party.
proof, confirmation, clue
evidence
Even when the work is difficult, a positive ______ and a strong mindset can help you keep going.
attitude
What is the difference in the use of bold faced words in a drama versus in an expository text?
In a drama, the characters' names appear in bold before their dialogue. In an expository text, bold faced words show key words.
The team lost the game as a result of not working together effectively.
effect -- as a result of
He gave me a advice about my homework.
He gave me (some) advice about my homework