They Don't Mean It

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What does the word 'critical' mean?

Back

Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is the opposite of 'critical'?

Back

Complimentary.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does the word 'cultural' refer to?

Back

Having to do with social customs.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

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What does 'blurted' mean?

Back

Said suddenly or without thinking.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is the setting of the story 'They Don't Mean It'?

Back

Seattle.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Why do some Chinese parents contradict compliments about their children?

Back

Boasting about one's children would be the same as boasting about themselves.

Front

What is a compliment?

Back

A polite expression of praise or admiration.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

What does 'boasting' mean?

Back

Talking with pride about one's achievements or possessions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is the meaning of 'habitual'?

Back

Done or doing constantly or as a habit.

Front

What does 'customary' mean?

Back

According to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4