Level 1
Mia stopped to *assist* her friend by helping him pick up the books he dropped.
Assist: to help
We will *compare* the two stories by looking at how they are alike.
Compare: To find similarities
The scientist used a magnifying glass to *examine* the leaf, looking at it very carefully.
Examine: To look at closely
I can *predict* the ending by guessing what will happen next based on the clues.
Predict: To say what might happen
After thinking for a while, Mia found a *solution*, or an answer, to the puzzle.
Solution: An answer
We need to *arrange* the chairs, putting them in neat rows before the assembly.
Arrange: to put in order
The teacher asked us to *define* the word by explaining exactly what it means.
Define: To explain the meaning
Jada will *explain* the math problem by showing how she solved it.
Explain: To make clear
The guide will *provide* maps, giving each hiker one to use on the trail.
Provide: To give
The evidence in the text will *support* your idea by helping to prove it.
Support: To back up or help
Jordan made a *claim* that he saw a shooting star, saying it really happened.
Claim: to say something is true
Mateo tried to *describe* the puppy, telling us about its soft fur and tiny paws.
Describe: To tell about something
The song sounded *familiar*, like something I had heard before.
Familiar: something known
I can *recall* the story because I remember all the important parts.
Recall: To remember
The *surface* of the table was smooth, the very top part where we write.
Surface: The outside or top layer of something
Every Saturday, Lily likes to *collect* rocks by gathering the smoothest ones she finds.
Collect: to gather things
To *determine* the answer, we looked closely at all the clues to figure it out.
Determine: To figure out
We can *infer* that it rained because the ground is wet and there are puddles everywhere.
Infer: To use clues to understand
We can *reduce* waste by making less trash and reusing what we can.
Reduce: To make smaller
The colors of the leaves *vary*; some change to red, others to yellow or orange.
Vary: To change
The class learned how to *communicate* by sharing their ideas clearly with one another.
Communicate: to share information
In groups, we will *discuss* the question by talking about our different ideas.
Discuss: To talk about
During science class, we *observe* the caterpillar by watching what it does each day.
Observe: To look carefully
You may *select* one prize, choosing the one you like best.
Select: to choose
To *verify* the fact, we checked another book to make sure it was true.
Verify: To check that something is true