Vocabulary
What is the definition of constellation?
a group of stars that form a shape
Which category would the word doll belong?
A. Clothing
B. Building
C. Vehicles
D. Toys
D. Toys
According to the Gemini Twins Story, which mortal brother was killed in battle?
Castor
What is the preposition in this sentence?
The ice cream is in the freezer.
in
What is a noun?
person, place, or thing (or idea)
What is a synonym for giggle?
laugh
What category would the word twin belong?
A. School
B. Family
C. Military
D. Club
B. Family
Besides the fact that they were devoted twins, how were Castor and Pollux alike?
both expert soldiers
What is the preposition in this sentence?
Who left the door to the garage open?
to
What is a verb?
an action
What is the definition of mortal?
will NOT live forever; subject to death
What category would the word poet belong?
A. Scientists
B. Writers
C. Soldiers
D. Gods
B. Writers
Constellations helped many people: name 3 groups that used or interpreted the stars.
Poets, Sailors, Farmers
What is the adverb in this sentence?
The athlete ran quickly.
quickly
What is an adjective?
a describing word
What is the definition of devoted?
loyal; deeply caring
Which of the following words do NOT have a meaning related to the word: poet.
A. Poem
B. Story
C. Soldier
D. Rhythm
C. Soldier
According to other cultures, what was one other name for the Gemini Twins constellation?
twin plants, twin gods, twin peacocks
What is the adverb in this sentence?
The moon travels slowly across the sky.
slowly
What is a preposition?
small word that shows direction
(ex: to, in, from, by, on, of)
What is the definition of brilliant?
very bright; giving off lots of light; shining
What do these constellations have in common?
Ursa Major (great Bear), Ursa Minor (lesser bear), Hydra (water snake), Taurus (bull),
based on animals
What was Pollux's problem and how did Zeus help him?
Pollux's brother Castor died in battle and he couldn't bear to be without him. Zeus turned them into the 2 brilliant stars so they can be together forever
What is the direct object in this sentence?
My dad cooked dinner.
dinner
What are adverbs?
describe HOW an action is done (often end with -ly)