Vocabulary 1
the definition of adversity is...
a. misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events
b. to settle a dispute, an agreement, to accept less
misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events
the definition of paraphrase is...
a. to shorten, abridge
b. to restate using different words
to restate using different words
The boy who set things on fire for no good reason was a bad egg, but his brother was a good egg who would put the fires out.
What does the italicized phrase mean?
a. a truly good or bad person
b. a rotten egg or yummy egg
c. a mean egg or nice egg
a truly good or bad person
Jenny is one of the kindest people I know.
Paraphrase the sentence.
Jenny is the nicest human I have ever met.
where can you find the landmark known as "Big Ben"?
London, England
the definition of compromise is...
a. to observe or study carefully
b. to settle a dispute, an agreement, to accept less
to settle a dispute, an agreement, to accept less
the definition of incompatible is...
a. opposed in nature, unable to get along
b. having no preference, unconcerned, average
opposed in nature, unable to get along
During the pandemic, a lot of things we would normally do had to take a back seat while we focus on staying healthy.
What does the italicized phrase mean?
a. sit in the back seat of a car
b. to make something less important than other things
c. follow behind someone
to make something less important than other things
Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it’s ready to eat!
What is the main idea?
instructions to make homemade pizza
who won the 2025 Superbowl?
daily double: what was the final score?
The Philadelphia Eagles
daily double: 22-40
the definition of indifferent is...
having no preference, unconcerned, average
the definition of abbreviate is...
to shorten, abridge
Josh's stomach is a bottomless pit!
simile or metaphor?
what is the meaning?
metaphor
Josh can eat a lot
I find getting to school on time each day to be difficult.
Paraphrase the sentence.
I have a hard time avoiding being late to school every day.
what is the best-selling video game of all-time?
Minecraft (300,000,000 copies sold)
the definition of anonymous is...
nameless, without a disclosed identity
the definition of hypothesis is...
assumption, theory requiring proof
It can be nice to have someone tell you the story in a nutshell instead of talking forever and telling the whole story.
What does the italicized phrase mean?
the quick way of saying something
Have you ever noticed that there are many different markings on the road? These markings keep drivers safe on the road. White lines along the edge of the road show where the road ends. White or yellow dashed lines mark the different lanes. A double yellow line tells you that traffic will be going in the other direction on the other side.
What is the main idea?
the markings on the road signal different things to drivers
what does "www" stand for in a website address?
World Wide Web
the definition of scrutinize is...
to observe or study carefully
the definition of novel is...
new, interesting, innovative
Some people have a hard time going with the flow when their schedules change.
What does the italicized phrase mean?
being flexible or cooperative
Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges.
What is the main idea? Give 2 supporting details.
hurricanes are dangerous storms
details: large, intense storms, most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, wind and waves also contribute to the damage
what modern-day item made a cameo appearance in the final season of Game of Thrones?
a Starbucks cup