Vocabulary Quizs

biographer

• A person who writes an account of someone else's life.

• A person who studies ancient civilizations.

• A person who creates fictional stories.

• A person who critiques literature.

paragraph

• A distinct section of a piece of writing.

• A type of punctuation mark.

• A synonym for essay.

• A summary of a book.

rupture

• To break or burst suddenly.

• To mend or repair something.

• To create a connection or bond.

• To observe or watch closely.

abrupt

• Sudden and unexpected.

• Gradual and predictable.

• Slow and steady.

• Calm and relaxed.

matriarch

• A woman who is the head of a family or tribe.

• A male leader of a community.

• A child who inherits family wealth.

• A person who leads a religious ceremony.

Copy the words onto paper

• Practice spelling by writing the words down.

• Read the words aloud to a friend.

• Type the words into a computer.

• Draw pictures of the words instead.

Spell the words out loud

• Practice spelling by saying the words clearly.

• Write the words down on paper.

• Read the words silently to yourself.

• Listen to the words being pronounced.

uninterrupted

• Not stopped or broken.

• Occasionally paused.

• Frequently interrupted.

• Completely halted.

hierarchy

• A system of organization with different levels of authority.

• A flat structure with no levels of management.

• A method of ranking individuals based on their skills.

• A type of leadership style that promotes equality.

eruption

• A sudden outbreak or explosion.

• A gradual increase in temperature.

• A calm and peaceful event.

• A slow and steady decline.