The House on Mango Street
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The Three Chicharrones
Grammar
100

the quality of being powerful

strength

100

danger

threat

100

to act unfairly

cheat 

100

I (have/has) learned my lesson.

have

200

even though 

despite

200

to continue to live/stay alive

survive

200

to get what you have worked hard to earn

deserve

200

A hero (is/are) clever.

is

300

for a short time

temporary

300

something that helps give you a better chance to succeed

advantage

300

wide words

advice

300

The friends (have/has) fun together. 

have

400

to understand the value of something

appreciate

400

colors or patterns that help animals hide

camouflage 

400

a feeling of anger and confusion

frustration

400

Maria (do/does) have long, red hair.

does

500

something that a person looks forward to 

expectation

500

a feature or a behavior that helps an animal survive

adaptation

500

work someone does to earn money

business

500

She (don't/doesn't) have a jacket today.

doesn't