Vocabulary in Context
Jake checked his homework twice to make sure his answers were _____________.
A. Alternative
B. Compromise
C. Accurate
Accurate
Someone who has a heart of gold is usually described as someone who is ______.
Kind and caring
If someone says, "I'm feeling under the weather," what do they mean?
They are feeling sick or they aren't feeling well.
You tell your teacher all the reasons why you deserve extra credit because you helped clean the classroom. You are trying to ____________ your reason.
JUSTIFY
I mean "correct." Teachers love when your answers are me!
ACCURATE
Maria wanted to understand her friend's ________ before deciding who was right.
A. Alternative
B. Perspective
C. Predictable
Persective
Your friend is waiting to hear if they made the team. You say, "Fingers crossed!" What do you mean?
I hope it works out! I hope you made the team.
What does "stand tall" mean when someone is encouraging you after a difficult situation?
Be confident, strong, and proud
Your friend wants pizza, you want burgers, so you agree to get pizza today and burgers next time. What did you reach?
A COMPROMISE
I'm something that happens so often that you can easily guess what will happen next.
PREDICTABLE
The ending of the movie was easy to guess because the movie is very ____________.
A. Predictable
B. Fate
C. Original
Your friend has a big test tomorrow and is nervous. You tell them, "Keep your chin up!" What are you telling them?
Stay positive/don't give up
What does "practice makes perfect" mean?
Repeated practice helps you improve a skill.
Your friend says, "I can't believe you really did that! You explain that you see the situation differently than they do. You're explaining your _____________.
Perspective
I'm the idea that something was meant to happen. Some people say, "It was _________!"
FATE
I feel _________ for the person who lost their home in the storm.
A. Avert
B. Pity
C. Relish
Pity
What does "don't judge a book by it's cover" mean?
My mom said, "Give her a chance. Don't judge a book by it's cover. You might like her once you get to know her."
Don't decide what someone or something is like based only on appearance.
What does "two heads are better than one" mean?
You get more accomplished working together
You have two choices: walk home in the rain or wait for a ride. You decide to wait. The ride will be your ____________.
Alternative
You might feel me when you see someone having a really difficult day.
PITY
The teacher asked me to _____________ why I felt my answer was right.
A. Justify
B. Accurate
C. Relish
Justify
What does "honesty is the best policy" mean?
It is better to tell the truth in a difficult situation
Find out all the facts before you make a decision
You try a dessert at a restaurant and say, "This is amazing! I could eat this every day!" You really __________the dessert.
RELISH
I mean stopping something bad before it happens. Wearing a helmet can help _____ an injury.