Test Vocabulary 1
While I was running, I rambooed on a stick and broke my ankle. What does the word "rambooed" mean?
fell, tripped
What does the prefix "re" mean? (ex. redo, rewrite, review)
again
What does it mean when it says in the "text"?
text means passage or story
What does it mean to summarize a story?
Summarize means you should explain the main points of the story.
What does it mean to illustrate when writing a response?
Illustrate means to use details to clearly show a point.
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
What does the root word chron- mean?
time
What does it mean to contrast two items?
Look at the differences
What does it mean to make a prediction?
Make an educated guess based off of the information you have.
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
DAILY DOUBLE The word incredible. What are the prefix and root word? What do they mean?
root word cred means to believe
What does it mean to justify your answer?
to explain your reasoning using details
DAILY TRIPLE Restate the following question..... What is the difference between Michael and Anna?
The difference between Michael and Anna is..
What is a synonym for sequence?
the ORDER in which something happens
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
What does the root word "mal" mean?
bad or evil
What is evidence?
the proof you need to support your answer especially in a written response (or part A/part B questions!!)
What does it mean to "support your thoughts"?
To use details from the passages that prove you are right and justify your thinking.
What is an inference?
a conclusion or a statement made based on the information provided
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
*DAILY QUINTUPLE* This is for ALL TEAMS. You have 60 seconds to write down as many synonyms and antonyms as you can. Mrs. Clark 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.