Mrs. Granger and the Importance of the Dictionary

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Why does Mrs. Granger insist so strongly on the importance of the dictionary?

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She believes words are powerful tools that students must understand.

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What can we infer about Nick's character from the way he prepares for the report?

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He enjoys finding clever ways to do things differently.

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Why might Nick’s plan to stall the class with his report backfire?

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Mrs. Granger is smart and turns his trick into a learning opportunity.

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How does Mrs. Granger’s reaction to Nick’s question show she’s confident in her teaching?

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She calmly challenges him to find the answer himself.

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What can we infer about Nick’s feelings after Mrs. Granger assigns him an oral report?

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He regrets trying to be clever.

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What does the word essential most likely mean in this sentence?

"Words are essential to understanding the world," Mrs. Granger said.**

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Extremely important

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What does vocal mean in the sentence:

"She had a reputation for being very strict and very vocal about the rules"?**

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Loud and willing to speak her opinion

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Which word is a synonym for quavered in the sentence:

"'Uh...well,' Nick quavered, trying to think of something to say"?**

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Trembled or spoke nervously

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What does the word definitely mean in the sentence:

"This report was definitely not what Nick had in mind"?**

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Certainly or without a doubt

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What does the phrase reputation for trouble suggest about Nick?

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He is known for causing problems.