"from Out of my Mind" Vocabulary and Comprehension Test

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What does it mean to be 'confused'?

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Unable to understand, puzzled.

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What is a noun?

Back

A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a verb?

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A word that describes an action or state of being.

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What is an adjective?

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A word that describes a noun.

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What does Melody mean when she says her body is like a coat with buttons in the wrong holes?

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She thinks her body has flaws, unlike her thumbs which work perfectly.

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What is the purpose of a communication board?

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To help individuals express their thoughts and needs using symbols or words.

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Give an example of a word that begins with 'kn'.

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knight, know, knack, kneel, knob, knot.

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What does it mean to have 'many thoughts but not being able to share them'?

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It refers to having a lot of ideas or feelings but lacking the means to communicate them.

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What is the main idea of paragraph 2 in 'Out of My Mind'?

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To explain that Melody knew many words and had many thoughts, but could not share them.

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What does it mean to feel 'crazy'?

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To feel overwhelmed or unable to cope with one's thoughts or emotions.