vocabulary

Front

What does it mean to 'praise' someone?

Back

To express approval or admiration for someone's achievements or qualities.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the idiomatic expression 'put your feet up' used to convey?

Back

It means to relax or take a break, especially after hard work.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

Define 'relatives' in the context of family.

Back

Relatives are members of your family, including parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does it mean when dishes are 'piling up' in the kitchen?

Back

It means that dirty dishes are accumulating and not being washed or put away.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

What is the grammatical function of 'for which' in a sentence?

Back

'For which' is a prepositional phrase used to introduce a clause that provides additional information about a noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the importance of vocabulary in language learning?

Back

Vocabulary is essential for effective communication, comprehension, and expression in any language.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

How can context clues help in understanding vocabulary?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is an example of a synonym for 'praise'?

Back

Commend.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What does the phrase 'put your feet up' suggest about the speaker's attitude towards relaxation?

Back

It suggests that the speaker values rest and encourages others to take time to relax.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

What is the difference between 'relatives' and 'friends'?

Back

Relatives are family members by blood or marriage, while friends are people with whom one has a personal bond.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A