Set 6: Pr, Sh, Th, & Pl

Olivia is writing a research paper and she comes across a term she doesn't understand. She decides to 'refer' to a dictionary. What does 'refer' mean in this context?

• to send or direct to a source for help

• to arrange in some kind of order, pattern, or design

• the part of a sentence that names the person or thing that the sentence is about

• in an early stage of life, growth, or development

During a group study session, Abigail explained the gist of a novel they had to review for their ELA class. Avery, not quite understanding, asked, "What's the main idea?"

• to put the novel in some kind of order, pattern, or design

• the part of the novel that includes the verb and something about the subject

• the essential part or idea, as of the novel or written work

• complete or full understanding of the novel

Kai, Charlotte, and Zoe are planning a surprise party for their friend. They have a list of tasks like buying balloons, ordering cake, and sending invitations. What does it mean when they 'arrange' these tasks?

• They send or direct these tasks to a source for help

• They put these tasks in some kind of order, pattern, or design

• The part of a sentence that names the person or thing that the sentence is about

• In an early stage of life, growth, or development

During a grammar lesson, David asked, 'What does 'subject' mean in a sentence?'

• Isla suggested, 'It means to arrange in some kind of order, pattern, or design.'

• Abigail thought, 'It's the part of a sentence that includes the verb and something about the subject.'

• David's teacher explained, 'It's the part of a sentence that names the person or thing that the sentence is about.'

• Another student guessed, 'It means complete or full.'

During English class, Henry was asked to identify the 'predicate' in a sentence. What does 'predicate' mean in this context?

• to put in some kind of order, pattern, or design

• the part of a sentence that includes the verb and something about the subject

• the part of a sentence that names the person or thing that the sentence is about

• complete or full

David, Anika, and Harper are playing a game. David says he is the 'youngest'. What does 'young' mean in this context?

• David is asking to send or direct to a source for help

• David is trying to put in some kind of order, pattern, or design

• David is in an early stage of life, growth, or development

• David is complete or full

What does 'whole' mean?

• to send or direct to a source for help

• to put in some kind of order, pattern, or design

• the part of a sentence that names the person or thing that the sentence is about

• complete or full

Aiden, Oliver, and Abigail are planning to go on a camping trip. They are discussing the importance of having a 'shelter'. What does 'shelter' mean in this context?

• to send or direct to a source for help

• to put in some kind of order, pattern, or design

• the part of a sentence that names the person or thing that the sentence is about

• a structure that covers or protects people or things

Maya promised Nora something for her birthday. In this context, what does 'promise' mean?

• Maya is sending or directing Nora to a source for help

• Maya is putting something in some kind of order, pattern, or design for Nora

• Maya is the part of a sentence that names the person or thing that the sentence is about

• Maya is telling Nora that she will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future

Liam, Ava, and Nora are planning to watch a play. They are discussing where such performances are usually held. What does 'theater' mean in this context?

• To send or direct to a source for help

• To put in some kind of order, pattern, or design

• The part of a sentence that names the person or thing that the sentence is about

• A building where plays, shows, etc., are performed on a stage