Vocabulary 1
What does the word collaborate mean?
to work together
What does the word flexible mean?
able to bend
If the Latin root aud means sound what does the word auditory mean?
able to hear something or something that is done aloud
What happened to Winter that was a problem for her?
her tail got caught and damaged in a crab trap
Is an expository text about real or fake stories and informations?
real factual information
What is a synonym to the word mimic?
copy or imitate
What does the word obstacle mean?
a person or thing that blocks progress or that is in the way.
If the word aqua means water, what does the word aquarium mean?
something that holds water
To reduce the pain and swelling of the prosthetic tail, what did the doctors use to make it feel better for Winter?
they applied a gel
What are two things that are included in an expository text?
facts, diagrams, graphs, charts, real pictures, captions, headings, real events
What is a synonym to the word function?
its use or purpose
What does the word techniques mean?
ways of doing something or different ways to complete something
If the Latin root mim means to copy or imitate, what does the word mimic mean?
to copy or imitate something or someone
How did Winter swim differently from other dolphins?
she moved her tail from side to side
What is main idea?
what a story, article, or parts of the story is mostly about
What does the word dedicated mean?
devote your time and put effort into something
If something isn't flexible it is..?
stiff
If the Latin word port means to carry and the Latin prefix trans means across. What does the word transport mean?
To carry or move something across or to a different location.
Why does Winter wear her prosthetic for only a few hours a day, even though she can swim without it?
to keep her backbone healthy and get her used to the prosthetic
Why do we have key details with main idea?
To find the main idea or to support the main idea to show that it is true or right.
What is the definition to something that is artificial?
not natural
Give me an example of an obstacle that could be in the way.
If the Latin root hab means to live, what does the word habitat mean?
a place to live
How did Winter's situation with her tail help others, such as humans?
it improved prosthetic technology
What was the main idea of the story Shiloh?
Marty finds a dog that gets abused and he lies to keep him for himself to keep him safe.