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Inventing the Future
Vocabulary
Social Studies
100
There was a ______ between the main characters in the story. (Dual, Duel)
Duel
100
I'll see you next _______. (Weak, Week)
Week
100
What do you think is the most likely reason that Thomas Edison made his inventions?
To satisfy his curiosity.
100
When bill speaks to a large group he has the ________ to get extremely loud.
Tendency
100
Where do most cultures believe our basic human rights come from?
We were born with them.
200
My cousin plays the _______ guitar. (Base, Bass)
Bass
200
These pants are too big in the _______. (Waist, Waste)
Waist
200
Why do you think the author of our story included photographs of Edison and his family?
To help the reader understand more about the inventor.
200
Learning to juggle is an incredible _________.
Feat
200
What is the main duty of the legislative branch?
To make laws
300
Ed has a ________ for storytelling. (Flare, Flair)
Flair
300
A gust of wind caused the campfire to _______. (Flare, Flair)
Flare
300
As a boy Edison liked to perform the experiments he read about in his textbook MAINLY because he wanted to do what?
Learn how things worked.
300
The electrician used a special _______ to check the wires.
Device
300
Whom did some colonists believe were not included in Thomas Jefferson's statement "All men are created equal"?
Slaves
400
The beam is made of _________ (steal, steel)
Steel
400
The _______ of glass is cracked. (Pane, Pain)
Pane
400
Why did Edison want to learn to be a telegraph operator?
He knew he could get a job anywhere.
400
The cell phone __________ has really boomed since the 1990's.
Industry
400
If the President of the United States disagrees with a law passed by Congress, he or she can _______ the law.
Veto
500
Tony wrote a letter on _______________(Stationery, Stationary)
Stationery
500
The construction _____ is off limits. (Site, Sight)
Site
500
Why did Edison often lost his job as a "tramp telegrapher"?
He liked experimenting more than working.
500
I had an ______________ feeling to dance to the music.
Irrepressible
500
What is the main duty of the National Government?
To protect our rights