G04 ELA Vocabulary U8A w/ Explainers

The traditions, ideas, and language that come from your ancestors

• heritage
• hero
• president

Answer explanation

The traditions, ideas, and language that come from your ancestors: heritage. Heritage is correct as it refers to cultural background. Hero describes a brave person, and president refers to an elected leader, neither of which fits this definition.

Many Americans have a mixed ...... from different countries.

• heritage
• hero
• president

Answer explanation

Many Americans have a mixed heritage from different countries. Heritage is correct, as it describes the diverse cultural backgrounds of many Americans. Hero describes a brave person, and president refers to an elected leader, neither of which fits this context.

Native American tribes work to preserve their cultural ....... .

• heritage
• hero
• president

Answer explanation

Native American tribes work to preserve their cultural heritage. Heritage is correct as it refers to the cultural traditions of the tribes. Hero describes a brave person, and president refers to an elected leader, neither of which applies here.

Learning about your family's ........ can be very interesting.

• heritage
• hero
• president

Answer explanation

Learning about your family's heritage can be very interesting. Heritage is correct as it describes the cultural background of a family. Hero describes a brave person, and president refers to an elected leader, neither of which fits this context.

A person admired by others for being brave

• hero
• president
• protect

Answer explanation

A person admired by others for being brave: hero. Hero is correct as it describes someone who exhibits bravery. President refers to an elected leader, and protect means to guard, neither of which fits this definition.

Firefighters are ...... who save people from burning buildings.

• heroes
• president
• protect

Answer explanation

Firefighters are heroes who save people from burning buildings. Heroes is correct as it describes firefighters as brave individuals. President refers to an elected leader, and protect means to guard, neither of which fits this context.

In the story, the ....... rescued the cat from the tall tree.

• hero
• president
• protect

Answer explanation

In the story, the hero rescued the cat from the tall tree. Hero is correct as it describes the brave character in the story. President refers to an elected leader, and protect means to guard, neither of which applies here.

Many people see their parents as their personal ........ .

• heroes
• president
• protect

Answer explanation

Many people see their parents as their personal heroes. Heroes is correct as it describes how children view their parents. President refers to an elected leader, and protect means to guard, neither of which fits this context.

An elected leader of a country

• president
• protect
• volunteer

Answer explanation

An elected leader of a country: president. President is correct as it refers to the head of state. Protect means to guard, and volunteer refers to someone who helps without pay, neither of which fits this definition.

The ...... lives in the White House in Washington, D.C.

• president
• protect
• volunteer

Answer explanation

The president lives in the White House in Washington, D.C. President is correct as it describes the leader of the country. Protect means to guard, and volunteer refers to someone who helps without pay, neither of which fits this context.