Frindle Chapter 5 Flashcard

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What does Nick ask Ms. Granger towards the end of chapter 5?

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Why do words mean all different things?

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After 18 minutes into the report, what was Ms. Granger looking at?

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Her watch.

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What does Ms. Granger mean when she says, 'Who says dog means dog?'

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You do Nicholas. We all agree on the word and what it means.

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How does Ms. Granger describe Nick's report?

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It was a good report and rather long.

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Did Ms. Granger manage to cram all of the class work into the 8 minutes left?

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Yes.

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What is a dictionary?

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A book that lists words and their meanings.

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Why do we have different types of dictionaries?

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To provide various definitions and uses of words for different contexts.

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What is the importance of agreeing on word meanings?

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It helps us communicate clearly and understand each other.

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What does it mean to waste class time?

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To take up time without being productive or learning.

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What is the role of a teacher in defining words?

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Teachers help students understand the meanings of words, but everyone contributes to language.