Lesson 24 "Rachel's Journal"

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What does the word 'ignored' mean?

Back

Refused to take notice of.

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Which word best completes the sentence: 'Tommy had a __________________ time feeding the ducks than feeding the geese.'

Back

Better.

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What does the word 'fared' mean?

Back

Succeeded.

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What does the simile in the sentence suggest: 'We barged through brambles and sloshed through creeks, but we always kept that light in view, like the beacon of a lighthouse.'?

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The light of the campfires represents comfort and home.

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Which word best completes the sentence: 'The sky looked ______________________ than it had earlier in the day.'

Back

More threatening.

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What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the meaning of 'fared well'?

Back

To have succeeded or done well.

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What does 'grammar' refer to?

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The set of rules that govern the structure of sentences in a language.

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What is the purpose of vocabulary in writing?

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To enhance communication by using precise and varied words.

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What does 'comprehension' mean in reading?

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The ability to understand and interpret what is read.