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3rd Grade Vocabulary
3rd Grade Questions
4th Grade Vocabulary
4th Grade Questions
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planted seeds
sown
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At the beginning of the story, how does the little girl's parents feel about dragons?
They don't believe in dragons.
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loyalty to one's country or a person
allegiance
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Why was Bailong's gift to Yujin a good choice on this particular day?
The flag is an imporatn symbol of the United States
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fastened an animal to a piece of farm equipment
hitched
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Why does Hank try to control his temper when the little girl is around?
He doesn't want his fiery breath to hurt her.
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an official who inspects or asks questions
examiner
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What are all of the families doing on this "important day"?
They are all becoming U.S. citizens
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to turn over dirt, often in long rows, so taht seeds can be planted
plow
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Why is Hank clumsy at first?
He just got his wings and is not sure how to use them.
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a pledge or promise to act a certain way.
oath
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Where do the families have to go in order to become United States citizens?
the courthouse in New York
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took care of
tended
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What did Nancy Akins belive about teh tomatoes she bought from Ma?
She believed they had medicinal value.
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people who ask for something in writing.
petitioners
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Why do the people in the story react differently to snow?
They have had different experiences with snow in their lives.
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the desire for food; hunger
appetite
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Name one clue that helps you predict that the girl and her father have found a dragon's egg and not a regular egg.
The egg is rounded and smooth. The egg is not hard as a rock. Pa told her to stay away from it. Pa didn't know what would come out of it.
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to improve the quality of
enrich
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How do you know that becoming American citizens means a lot to the families?
They are excited. They get up early to go to the courthouse. They tell their neighbors and friends. Nelia can't sleep.