A Simple Act Vocab & Word Study

Match the following vocabulary words with the correct definition.

• To cheer on

• Connect

• To have an effect on something or someon

• Encourage

• To join together

• Bond

• A relationship between two people

• Influence

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CCSS.L.7.6

The reader learns that Laura Schroff ​​ ​ (a)    Maurice by feeding him lunches and by taking him to visit museums.

• encouraged
• influence
• bond
• connects

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

.Maurice also developed a ​ (a)   with his teacher.

• bond
• influence
• encouraged
• connects

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CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RL.7.4

Laura became a great ​ (a)   on the direction of Maurice’s life and his future.

• influence
• bond
• encouraged
• connects

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

Both Laura and Maurice learn that the invisible thread that ​ (a)   two people may have life-changing consequences.

• connects
• encouraged
• bond
• influence

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose the definition of the underlined word that is being used in the sentence:

Maurice stood on the corner asking passersby for spare change.

• loose coins

• to become something different

• to put on a new outfit

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4

Choose the definition of the underlined word that is being used in the sentence:

Laura would always wait for Maurice in the same spot.

• dots in a pattern

• location

• to see something

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CCSS.L.7.4A

Choose the definition of the underlined word that is being used in the sentence:

Laura began to thread her way through the crowd, trying to avoid Ted’s eyes.

• To move carefully through a crowded place
• String used for sewing

• To weave with string

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4