ELA
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
a talk between 2 or more people or characters
dialogue
a piece of written work
passage
How can I make my dreams come true?
answer: working hard and making good choices
I can make my dreams come true by working hard and making good choices.
The greedy child was snatching candy from the shelf.
What does greedy mean?
a. Happy b. Pleasant c. Giving d. Selfish
d Selfish
You should not belittle his effort but thank him for trying.
What does belittle mean?
a. Make important b. Make unimportant
c. Make inviting d. Make appealing
b Make unimportant
something added to provide more information
detail
to base a thought on facts that you presently know; an educated guess
inference
Is one sentence enough writing to get a high score on the LEAP test?
answer: no
No one sentence is not enough writing to get a high score on the LEAP test.
The man should go to jail for his inhumane treatment of his horses.
What does inhumane mean?
a. Loving b. Caring c. Proper d. Cruel
d Cruel
The sun suddenly vanished from view as the storm clouds rolled across the sky.
What does vanished mean?
a. Appeared b. Danced c. Disappeared d. Floated
c Disappeared
something that happens and brings about a result
cause and effect
to identify of what is different or not the same
contrast
How do you get good french fries?
answer: by ordering french fries from your favorite restaurant
You get good french fries by ordering french fries from your favorite restaurant.
The alluring aroma of the cookies drew Sandy toward the kitchen for a taste.
What does alluring mean?
a. Unpleasant b. Unappetizing
c. Desirable d. Obnoxious
c Desirable
The soldiers crouched down low behind their vehicle and waited for the enemy to pass.
What does crouched mean?
a. Stooped with bent knees b. Stood straight and tall
c. Leaned against d. Ran from
a Stooped with bent knees
to identify what is the same or similar
compare
the act of telling or trying to tell what will happen in the future
prediction
Should I ask Ms. Snow to cook a meal for me? Why?
answer: no - Ms. Snow is a horrible cook
No I should not ask Ms. Snow to cook a meal for me because she is a horrible cook.
The novice teacher was excited about her first teaching job since graduating college.
What does novice mean?
a. Experienced b. Beginner
c. Knowledgeable d. Stern
b Beginner
That green and orange bird with the purple tuft on its head looks very peculiar.
What does peculiar mean?
a large b strange c dangerous
b strange
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
point of view
to write a brief statement of the main points
summarize
Why was George Washington considered a traitor?
answer: George Washington wanted freedom
George Washington was considered a traitor because he wanted freedom.
The child was rushed to the hospital after she had an adverse reaction to the medicine.
What does adverse mean?
a. Healing b. Harmful c. Soothing d. Helpful
b harmful
The U.S. abolished slavery in 1965, making it illegal to own another person.
What does abolished mean?
a ended b recognized c confirmed
a ended