Vocabulary
Mr. Tapia tapped the microphone to quell the noise in the gymnasium.
Which word below is most similar to quell?
a. begin
b. cause
c. end
d. extend
c. end
Mr. Tapia tapped the microphone to "end" the noise in the gymnasium.
Write the word that has the definition below
"the act, state, or process of resisting"
resistance
In The Carp, who is the stranger Rosetsu meets on his way to Kyoto?
a. a fisherman
b. a brush maker
c. a village leader
d. a master painter
d. a master painter
When and where did The Carp take place?
The Carp took place a long time ago in Japan.
I am studying the tactics of great chess players.
Which word below is most similar to tactics?
a. failure
b. lines
c. plans
d. shifts
c. plans
I am studying the "plans" of great chess players.
Write the word that has the definition below
"a person who makes illusions"
illusionist
In The Hermit Thrush, Dad tells Wakana to be more supportive. What does the word supportive mean?
a. patient
b. careful
c. persistent
d. encouraging
d. encouraging
What did the stranger make Rosetsu do to prove his worthiness?
The stranger made Rosetsu make a painting with no materials.
Joe told me I would have to learn to persevere.
Which word below is most similar to persevere?
a. keep going
b. walk away
c. refuse to answer
d. stop everything
a. keep going
Joe told me I would have to learn to "keep going".
Write the word that has the definition below
"to make a category"
categorize
Hayate plays better when he —
a. plays pieces he loves
b. does not read the music
c. does not have an audience
d. plays outside with the animals
a. plays pieces he loves
Ben told Hayate to loosen up and not to be so hard on himself.
Alicia is a conscientious worker who completes every task.
Which word below is most similar to conscientious?
a. uncaring
b. thorough
c. limited
d. unthinking
b. thorough
Alicia is a "thorough" worker who completes every task.
Write the word that has the definition below
"a person who studies astrobiology"
astrobiologist
After Rosetsu sees the carp, he meets with Sensei Okyo. What reason does Sensei Okyo give Rosetsu for keeping him in school?
a. Rosetsu is careless in his work.
b. Rosetsu is less talented than he thinks.
c. Rosetsu leaves his paintings unfinished.
d. Rosetsu ignores the advice of his teachers.
c. Rosetsu leaves his paintings unfinished
Which word is a synonym for supportive in the sentence below?
My mother has always said that she would be supportive if I wanted to learn to play the piano.
a. confused
b. indifferent
c. critical
d. encouraging
d. encouraging
My mother has always said that she would be "encouraging" if I wanted to learn to play the piano.
Write the word that has the definition below
"the act, state, or process of corresponding"
correspondence
What do The Carp and The Hermit Thrush have in common?
a. They are both about the importance of perseverance.
b. They are both about the importance of independence.
c. They are both about the importance of friends and family.
d. They are both about the importance of trying something new.
a. They are both about the importance of perseverance.