An idiom is a phrase that means one thing, but we use it to describe or explain something else.
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Use the word assess correctly in a sentence.
Assess - determine one's ability
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Give an example of a singular pronoun.
I, you, he, she, it
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What are the three types of point of view an author can write from?
1st, 2nd, 3rd
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A word that describes a verb.
What is an adverb?
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On page 283 of the Lock Book, what does "fall over each other" mean?
They really want to help.
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What is a synonym for compensate?
Adjust
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Give an example of a plural pronoun.
We, them, they
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When an author writes from an unbiased POV, we say they are .......
Explaining facts and events. No emotion is shared.
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A word that describes a noun.
What is an adjective?
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On pg. 253 of the Key Book, what does "she never lost her cool" mean.
It means she stayed calm.
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Give two examples of things that might deteriorate.
Cars, Houses, Food, People, etc.
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What does a pronoun take the place of?
A noun.
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On pg. 278 of the Lock Book, why does the author introduce Erik with a description of a dangerous event?
He wants to show how brave Erik is.
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A person, place, thing or idea.
What is a noun?
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On pg. 254 or the Key book, what does "Wilma never looked back" mean?
She never worried about the past.
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What does the word implement mean?
To put a plan into effect.
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Rewrite this sentence using a pronoun......The lake was filled with fish and the fishermen caught fish on the lake all day long.
Answer can vary
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What would the author say in the text about Erik after he explains that Erik rarely complained of showed his frustration?
Erik is a trooper. He perseveres.
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A word that shows action or state of being.
What is a verb?
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On pg. 255 of the Key book, what does "found themselves in hot water" mean?
It means they were in trouble.
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What do we use our peripheral vision for?
To see what is on the side.
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What is the antecedent?
The word that the pronoun replaces.
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What detail in the Lock Book selection about Erik shows that the author thinks Erik is teaching his class well and he is respected by his students? Look on pg. 283.
His class rarely takes advantage of him.
Students pitch in to help.
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To actively participate in small groups so we get a good education.