Monsoons Vocabulary

Front

official announcement

Back

Proclamation

Answer explanation

Olivia and Grace should make a proclamation, as it is an official announcement suitable for a school event. The other options do not fit the context of making an announcement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

Front

gives orders

Back

Commands

Answer explanation

As a captain, you would need to give clear and direct orders to your crew. The term 'commanded' indicates the authoritative action required to lead effectively, making it the correct choice for issuing orders.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

Front

Not to hot: not to cold

Back

Temperate

Answer explanation

The word 'temperate' best describes a climate that is mild and moderate, fitting the description of the perfect weather in the magical land. The other options do not convey this specific meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

Word meaning 'currently existing'

Back

prevailing

Answer explanation

The word 'prevailing' means currently existing or dominant. The other options do not convey this meaning: 'ebb' refers to a decline, 'tender' relates to softness or care, and 'reliable' indicates trustworthiness.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

leads some where

Back

ushers

Answer explanation

The term 'ushers' suggests guiding or leading, which aligns with the idea of directing you to the hidden treasure. The other options do not convey a similar sense of direction or assistance in the treasure hunt.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

Tide moving back

Back

Ebb

Answer explanation

The phenomenon of the tide moving back is called 'ebb.' It refers to the period when the water level decreases, contrasting with 'flow' when the tide rises.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

word meaning 'to fully develop'

Back

mature

Answer explanation

The word 'mature' means to fully develop, making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

Word meaning 'easy to break or damage; sensitive'

Back

tender

Answer explanation

The word 'tender' means 'easy to break or damage; sensitive', making it the correct choice. The other options, 'hydroelectric', 'basins', and 'turbines', do not relate to fragility or sensitivity.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

Electricity generation using moving water

Back

Hydroelectric

Answer explanation

The term 'hydroelectric' refers to electricity generated by moving water, typically through dams and turbines. This makes it the correct choice for James and Aiden's quest to understand electricity generation from water.

Front

depressions in the Earth's surface that hold water

Back

Basins

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'basins' because they are depressions in the Earth's surface that can hold water, such as lakes or ponds. The other options do not refer to such geological features.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.2.7