Glossary

When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?

• Look for clues in the text

• Skip it and keep reading

• Look it up in a dictionary

• Ask the teacher what it means

What is the meaning of the underlined word:

After the Riley escaped, John tried to coax her back into the cage with treats.

• encourage

• frighten

• keep

• punish

Read the sentence: The politician's lack of transparency on the new legislation caused distrust and frustration amongst voters.

Using context clues, what is the best definition for the term transparency?

• dedication

• truthfulness

• questioning

• deception

11. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life-saving research. What does the word esteem mean in this sentence?

• A. held over boiling water
• B. very old
• C. unable to chew gum
• D. very well thought of

The items onstage that help create the setting

• scenery
• props
• sound effects
• all of the above

What is the meaning of the word "foil" in the following sentence?

In the novel, the main character's passive and shy best friend serves as a foil to the rebellious and outspoken hero.

• (noun) a thin sheet of metal

• (noun) someone or something that provides a contrasting characteristic

• (noun) a weapon used in fencing

What is the meaning of the word 'resilient' in the sentence: Despite facing many challenges, she remained resilient and never gave up?

• stubborn and unyielding

• fragile and easily broken

• able to withstand or recover from difficult situations

• lacking in determination and perseverance

Read the sentence.

Isaac has shown a lot of progress this school year. His grades have improved in all subjects.

Which clue words help the reader know the meaning of the word progress?

• school, all

• this, subjects

• year, grades

• shown, improved

Benefactor

• A mathematician

• Someone who does a lot of things

• Someone who gives money/help to a cause

• A numeral that increasing another numeral

What is the unknown word in this question?

• tentative

• tentare

• paragraph 12

• means