Wonders U3 New Kind of Corn—Selection Vocab & Comp 2024

What does the word prevalent mean?

• mild

• random

• unpopular

• widespread

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following is NOT an example of a person’s characteristics?

• daring

• tall

• mother

• young

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which of these professionals works with agriculture?

• Farmer

• Nurse

• Teacher

• Salesperson

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which definition means the OPPOSITE of disagrees?

• sees eye to eye

• takes pleasure in

• differs in opinion

• researches to find an answer

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word advancements mean? For instance, what would it mean if someone made advancements in technology or space travel?

• keeping

• improvements

• observations

• worsening

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following sentences is an example of concerns someone might have at lunchtime? (What is a concern?)

• I would like to have broccoli instead of fries.

• I wonder if my chicken is cooked all the way.

• I have never ordered something I did not like.

• I ordered a salad with the dressing on the side.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which word means almost the SAME thing as resistance?

(Think back to our last text set and think about some people's resistance to the changes with the civil rights movement and laws/acts.)

• opposition

• praise

• support

• trust

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word inherit mean?

• to ask for help

• to give as a gift

• to purchase at a store

• to receive from an ancestor

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

How do scientists make Bt corn?

• They inject poison into the corn.

• They add a sweetener to the corn.

• They change the genetic code of corn.

• They add an insect repellent to the corn.

What does Bt corn produce that kills insects?

• bacteria

• genes

• poison

• sweetener