Vocabulary
What does the word "pledge" mean in this sentence? I pledge not to stay up late on school nights.
A. a promise
B. a story with a surprise ending
C. an old book
A. a promise
We say the Pledge of Allegiance because it
A. helps us to win sports competitions.
B. shows respect for our country.
C. demonstrates that our country is a republic.
B. shows respect for our country.
What does the word “bond” mean in this sentence? My cat and I have a loving bond.
A. a place to live in
B. a strong connection
C. a silly moment
B. a strong connection
When we say the Pledge of Allegiance, we promise to be loyal to
A. our national song.
B. elected representatives.
C. the flag and country.
C. the flag and country.
What does the word "justice" mean in this sentence? A strong system of justice helps everyone.
A. business
B. entertainment
C. fairness
C. fairness
In the United States, we have many freedoms, as long as we
A. don’t hurt others.
B. thank veterans.
C. vote for our representatives.
A. don’t hurt others.
What is a synonym for "efficiently" in this sentence? Mika worked efficiently to finish her chores.
A. talking about things with her friends
B. getting things done with great effort
C. moving things around in the house
B. getting things done with great effort
The selection says that a good way to honor veterans is to
A. say thank you.
B. repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. sing a patriotic song.
A. say thank you.
What does the word "values" most likely mean in this sentence? The people had values that made the town a good place to live.
A. ideas people think are good
B. small parks on every street
C. small houses
A. ideas people think are good
How is italic print used in this selection?
A. It shows all the words in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. It shows the words that describe holidays.
C. It shows all the words that are patriotic.
A. It shows all the words in the Pledge of Allegiance.