7th Grade 5-A-Day: Week 6

Front

What does the word 'intrigue' mean in the context of the sentence: 'The mysterious cabin in the woods intrigued the children.'?

Back

To fascinate.

Front

How can you simplify the sentence: 'Due to the fact that this room is used for study purposes by the students, you must keep your voice down.'?

Back

This is a student study room, so you must keep your voice down.

Front

What is an example of an idiom?

Back

Break a leg.

Front

What word best completes the sentence: 'Because Jane is so ________, she would never tell you that she is a gifted concert pianist.'?

Back

modest.

Front

Identify if the adjectives in the sentence 'They found a flawless shimmering diamond.' are coordinate. If they are, add a comma. If not, label them n/c.

Back

They found a flawless, shimmering diamond.

Front

What is the definition of an idiom?

Back

An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

Front

What is the purpose of simplifying sentences?

Back

To make them clearer and more concise.

Front

What does 'connotation' refer to in language?

Back

The implied or associated meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.

Front

What are coordinate adjectives?

Back

Adjectives that equally modify a noun and can be separated by a comma.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using an idiom.

Back

It's raining cats and dogs.