CATEGORY (GROUP MEMBERSHIP)
A robin is a type of what group?
A robin is a type of bird.
What is a thermometer used for?
A thermometer is used to measure temperature.
Name two attributes of a volcano.
A volcano is hot and explosive.
A wheel is part of a ______.
A wheel is part of a car.
It rained all night. What is the effect?
It rained all night, so there are puddles.
A carrot, broccoli, and spinach all belong to what category?
They are vegetables.
What is a backpack used for?
A backpack is used for carrying items.
Describe the attributes of ice.
Ice is cold and solid.
A petal is part of what whole object?
A petal is part of a flower.
He studied for the test. What happened next?
He studied, so he did well on the test.
A hammer, wrench, and screwdriver belong to the same category.
They are tools.
What is a microscope used for in science?
A microscope is used to see very small things.
Give three attributes of an elephant.
An elephant is large, gray, and heavy.
Chapters are part of what larger structure?
Chapters are part of a book.
The temperature dropped below freezing. What is the effect?
Water froze because the temperature dropped below freezing.
Explain the category relationship: dolphin and whale
A dolphin and a whale are mammals because they breathe air and nurse their young.
Explain the function of scissors in a complete sentence.
Scissors are used for cutting because they have sharp blades.
Explain the attributes of a desert climate.
A desert is hot and dry because it gets very little rain.
Explain: heart and body (part–whole).
The heart is part of the body because it helps pump blood.
Explain: exercise and strong muscles
Muscles get stronger because of regular exercise.
Name the category and justify: democracy, monarchy, dictatorship
They are forms of government because they are ways a country is ruled.
Describe the function of a government.
A government makes laws so society can function safely.
Describe the attributes of a triangle using academic language.
A triangle has three sides and three angles.
Paragraph and essay relationship
A paragraph is part of an essay because it supports the main idea
Explain a science cause-effect: erosion and wind
Erosion happens because wind and water wear away the land.