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 define a term?
to determine or find the meaning of the word
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 in the "text"?
text means passage or story
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

*DAILY QUADRUPLE* 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

DAILY DOUBLE Why is the definition of a synonym? What is the definition of antonym?

different word that has the same meaning; different word that has a different meaning. 

400
What does it mean to justify your answer?
to explain your reasoning using details
400

DAILY TRIPLE Restate the following question..... What is the difference between Michael and Anna?

The difference between Michael and Anna is..

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 the prefix "inter" means

between

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 QUINTUPLE* This is for ALL TEAMS. You have 60 seconds to write down as many synonyms and antonyms as you can. Mr. M 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.

tiny, small, miniature, eensy weensy, wee, itty bitty, minute, minuscule, micro, microscopic, etc. 

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