Test Vocabulary 1
Test Vocabulary 2
Test Vocabulary 3
Context clues
Word Work
100
What does it mean to compare two items?
Look at similarities
100

What does it mean to infer?

When you infer, you INFER read between the lines to determine meaning. In other words, you make an educated guess based on your own prior knowledge and textual evidence

100
What is dialogue?
Dialogue is what characters say to each other in the story.
100
While I was running, I rambooed on a stick and broke my ankle. What does the word "rambooed" mean?
fell, tripped
100
It was unnecessary for Finn to type his report. He only needed to write 3 sentences. What does UNNECESSARY mean?
not needed
200

What does it mean when it says analyze?

When you analyze, you break something down into its parts and closely inspect each of the elements

200
What does it mean to summarize a story?
Summarize means you should explain the main points of the story.
200
What does it mean to illustrate when writing a response?
Illustrate means to use details to clearly show a point.
200
Sarah did not like Quinn at all, they were certainly FOES. However, after they talked, they became best friends. What does the word FOES mean in the sentence above?
enemy, not friends
200
What does the prefix "re" mean? (ex. redo, rewrite, review)
again
300
What does it mean to contrast two items?
Look at the differences
300
What is a constructed response?
A constructed response is when you use complete sentences to explain your answers.
300
What does it mean to make a prediction?
Make an educated guess based off of the information you have.
300
After the bird escaped, Chris tried to COAX it back into the cage with treats. What does COAX mean in the sentence above?
to persuade, to get the bird to do something
300
Why is the definition of a synonym?
different word that has the same meaning
400
What does it mean to justify your answer?
to explain your reasoning using details
400

What do you do when it says to expalin?

When you explain, you EXPLAIN make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear by describing it in detail with relevant facts and information.

400
What is a synonym for sequence?
the ORDER in which something happens
400
Dad had no need for the broken air conditioner, so he discarded it on the corner by the trash. What is the meaning of the word DISCARDED?
to throw away, get rid of
400
What is the definition of an antonym?
words that mean the opposite
500
What is evidence?
the proof you need to support your answer especially in constructed response
500
What does it mean to "support your thoughts"?
To use details from the passages that prove you are right and justify your thinking.
500
What is an inference?
a conclusion or a statement made based on the information provided
500
On the way to her room after just having been grounded, Tammy murmured something under her breath. What does the word MURMURED mean in the sentence above?
to mumble, to say softly/ whisper
500
*DAILY DOUBLE* This is for BOTH TEAMS. You have 30 seconds to write down as many synonyms as you can. Your teacher will time you. The one who gets the most synonyms wins 1,000 points! Find SYNONYMS for the word --- ENORMOUS
big, large, huge, monstrous, gigantic, grand, giant, hefty, sizable, massive, immense, etc.
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