Vocabulary
What does the word "valid" mean in the sentence?
The doctor's findings were valid and supported by the test results.
Based on truth or fact
What word means: to draw off or transfer?
Siphoned
She is as quiet as a mouse.
This sentence is an example of what type of figurative language?
Simile
From who's perspective is the "Science of Breakable Things" told from?
Natalie's
Mr. Neely
What does "naive" mean in the sentence below?
Andy was naive and believed that it really did snow 25 feet last night.
Showing a lack of experience and judgement
What word means: To do something without thinking?
Spontaneously
True or False? This sentence uses quotation marks correctly.
"I can't wait for Spring Break!",said Joe.
TRUE
What does the author use to divide the sections of the book into parts?
The Scientific Method
"I don't want you running away from this situation."
Natalie's Dad (John)
What does the word "hybrid" mean in the sentence below?
The funny looking flower is a hybrid of a rose and a daisy.
A mixture of more than one element.
True or False?
Precise means exact
TRUE
What are the transitional words in the sentence below?
Afterwards, we went out to dinner at a nice resturant.
Afterwards
What are the small numbers embedded in the text called?
Footnotes
"Ze bones must grow, ze bones must grow"
Helene
What does the word "procedure" mean in the sentence below?
Sarah followed the procedure for baking the cake.
To follow a specific order of steps.
True or False?
Indefinitely means with a clear limit.
FALSE
It means without a clear limit.
TRUE OR FALSE?
"breakable" is an example of a transition word
FALSE
What did the author include in the story to explain things in more detail and make it more interesting?
Drawings
"It's so great to meet Dhairyash's friends"
Mrs. Kapoor
What does the word "vaguely" mean in the sentence below?
The directions were vaguely explained to the class, and everyone was confused.
To be unclear and blurry.
What does the word "homeostasis" mean in the sentence below?
When you sweat, your body is using homeostasis to cool down and stay balanced.
Staying balanced and stable even when things change on the outside.
What two words are being compared in the sentence above?
Eyes and ocean
True or False?
"The Science of Breakable Things" is a story about how eggs will break?
False
It is a story about friendship.
"We keep going and try something new"
Alice (Natalie's Mom)