5th PERIOD 1ST SEMESTER EXAM DEC 18-19

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What does 'frugal' mean?

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Frugal means being careful with money and resources; not wasteful.

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What does 'dismal' mean in the context of weather?

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Dismal means gloomy or depressing, often referring to dark and rainy conditions.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does it mean to 'paraphrase' a text?

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To paraphrase means to restate something in your own words while retaining the original meaning.

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What does 'foliage' refer to?

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Foliage refers to the leaves of plants, especially when they are colorful in the fall.

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What is the difference between 'careful' and 'careless'?

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Careful means being cautious and attentive, while careless means not paying attention or being negligent.

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What is an example of a 'thrifty' behavior?

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Shopping at sales or using coupons to save money is an example of thrifty behavior.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall point or theme of the paragraph.

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What does it mean to 'classify' information?

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To classify means to arrange or organize items into categories based on shared characteristics.

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What is a synonym for 'gloomy'?

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A synonym for gloomy is 'dismal'.