Reading Vocabulary 4th Grade

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What is the purpose of a 'pudding' tied around a child's middle?

Back

To protect the child from getting hurt when they fall while learning to walk.

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What does the term 'unbelievable' mean?

Back

Incredible, amazing, or unlikely to be true.

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Define 'requirements'.

Back

Things that must be done or standards that must be met.

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What is a metaphor?

Back

A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What can be inferred about mothers in the past regarding their children?

Back

Mothers had a lot to do, as they couldn't always watch their tiny children.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor does not.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

Back

Time is a thief.

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What is the significance of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create vivid imagery and help convey complex ideas in a relatable way.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

Back

To draw conclusions or make educated guesses based on the information provided.

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How can context clues help in understanding vocabulary?

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Context clues provide hints or information surrounding a word that can help deduce its meaning.