A word that means something similar to another word
100
What is a noun?
Person, place, thing, or idea
200
Name 2 meanings for the word: fire
Flames and projection of a weapon
200
What is a "veteran"?
A person who has served in the US armed forces
200
How many US veterans are living today?
About 22.7 million
200
What is an antonym?
A word that means the opposite of another word
200
What is a verb?
Action word
300
Name 2 meanings for the word: vet
Animal doctor and a person who has served in the military
300
What does "patrol" mean?
To guard
300
What does the Take a Veteran to School Day program encourage schools to do?
It encourages schools to invite veterans to speak to students of all ages
300
Symbolize and represent are synonyms or antonyms?
Synonyms
300
What is an adjective?
A describing word
400
Name 2 meanings for the word: march
The month that follows February and walking in the army
400
What is "Veteran's Day"?
A day when Americans honor veterans
400
Based on the text, why might the Take a Veteran to School Day program be a positive program for veterans?
It gives veterans a chance to tell their stories and connect with students
400
Give a synonym for the word "assist"
Help
400
Name 3 nouns related to Veteran's Day
Army, soldiers, America, holiday, military, Navy, etc.
500
Name 2 meanings for the word: drill
A power tool and training in the military
500
What does "unexpected" mean, and what is the prefix of that word?
Not deemed as likely to happen; the prefix is "un"
500
Imagine you had to convince the principal of a school that her school should get on board with the Take a Veteran to School Day program. Explain what argument you would give this principal by using supporting information from the text.
Answers will vary
500
Give a synonym and an antonym for the word "important"
Significant
Irrelevant
500
Name 2 adjectives that can be used to describe how Americans should feel on Veteran's day