Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a plantation?

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A large farm on which people live and work.

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What does enjoyment mean?

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It means pleasure or happiness.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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Who taught Ben to read?

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His father.

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Why did the men in the slave prison cheer for Ben?

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They had never heard a black man read out loud.

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What is the meaning of the word 'dependable'?

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Able to be relied on; trustworthy.

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What is a fencepost?

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A post used to support a fence.

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What does the word 'abbreviated' mean?

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Shortened or made briefer.

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What is the purpose of a membership?

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To belong to a group or organization.

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What is the meaning of the word 'translation'?

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The process of converting text from one language to another.