Vocab 1
worthy of attention; striking
remarkable
If someone is building something strong in case of the elements, what is elements referring to?
weather
hard but liable to break or shatter easily
brittle
What is the Main Idea?
what the story or article is about
What is the Subject and Main Verbs?
Barbara swam and played volleyball on the beach last Sunday.
Subject: Barbara, Verbs: swam and played
to see or perceive briefly or partially
glimpse
What are cathedrals and chapels?
religious structures, like churches
developing a new method, idea, or product
innovation
Past tense of to throw?
threw
Subject and Main Verbs in the sentence?
The rain caused a mudslide and ruined my boots.
Subject: The rain, Verbs: caused and ruined
attractively unusual or old-fashioned, cute in an old way
quaint
What are architects?
people who design buildings
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage
durable
The writer will organize their thoughts by using _____ like first, next, then, and last.
Time Order Words
Two or more subjects that share the same verb
Compound Subjects
inspiring respect and admiration; having high status
prestigious
Why did people want permanent homes?
began farming, kept their own animals
quality of being easily bent; flexible
pliability
What's the Main Idea?
Some people say that music helps them to relax and focus when they are studying or working.
music helps some people relax
two or more Main Verbs connected by the word and for the same Subject
Compound Predicates
to feel deep respect or admiration for something
revere
What event or scary time period made building stronger and with reinforcements necessary?
World War 2 (bombings)
large, deep pit from which stone or other materials are or have been taken from
quarry
Best Topic Sentence:
a. Cats will rub against their owner's legs to put their scent on the ones they love.
b. Cats have a second pair of eyelids.
c. There are plenty of little things most people don't know about cats.
d. Cats like to be close to warmth.
c.
Which sentence has a Compound Predicate?
a. The cat and the dog like to take naps on the rug.
b. Our cat trails behind Little Timmy and cries if he gets too far from the house.
c. Our dog naps on the rug and our bed with the flower print.
d. Our cat will go crazy if you give him some chicken under the table, please don't do that.
b.