Definitions
The word mature means:
A reel is a device that...
winds line or string.
Select the prepositional phrase.
Friendships are such an important part of teens’ daily lives.
of teens’ daily lives
Choose what the modal is expressing
I could help you if you’re having trouble.
Some people _________ when they’re nervous to make themselves feel better.
What does it mean to appreciate something?
to be thankful for something
A person who is pragmatic is...
practical
Choose the prepositional phrase that modifies rejection.
Researchers at the University of Queensland found that rejection on social media can make users feel “invisible,” excluded, and less important than others.
on social media
Choose what the modal is expressing
Three-year-olds might say, “You’re not my friend today.”
Possibility
When the employee was late again, it was ___________, and he was fired.
The word contribute means
to work together to improve.
People who are impatient
do not want to wait.
Select the prepositional phrase that modifies percent.
Thirty-three percent of teens appreciate that it is simply easier to connect with a friend online than to attempt to connect with them face-to-face.
of teens
Choose what the modal is expressing
An animal must have a brain capable of mentalizing.
Obligation
If you really care about the environment, you should ___________ and speak up to help.
When students are reliable, they are...
regularly doing what they are supposed to do.
A type of communication that could include talking, looks, or action is called an
interaction.
Choose the propositional phrase that modifies use.
Despite these concerns, social media use among teens remains wildly popular.
among teens
Choose what the modal is expressing
You have to go back and reread sentences.
Obligation
When you’re nervous before a presentation, try slow breathing to ____________.
The word rigid describes something that is
hard to bend.
A superior is someone
who is higher in rank or importance.
Select the two prepositional phrases.
Over the holidays, I visited my old school in the village because I had free time.
Over the holidays; in the village.
Choose what the modal is expressing
What can we learn from friends who are different from us?
Ability
The principal is going to retire and _____________ to the next school leader.