ELA 8th grade vocab

Front

What does the word 'accept' mean?

Back

To receive something offered or to agree to something.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

Back

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

When do you use 'a' vs 'an'?

Back

Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound and 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

What is the meaning of 'somewhere'?

Back

In or at a place that is not specified or known.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

What does 'key' refer to in a general context?

Back

A small metal instrument used to open or close a lock.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the meaning of 'allergy'?

Back

A condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a substance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

Define 'vocabulary'.

Back

The set of words known and used by a person or group.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does 'sinus' refer to in medical terms?

Back

A cavity within a bone or tissue, often referring to the air-filled spaces in the skull.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the meaning of 'expensive'?

Back

Costing a lot of money; high-priced.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does 'worry' mean?

Back

To feel anxious or concerned about something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4