Understanding Veterans Day and Related Vocabulary

What does the verb 'honors' mean?

• To ignore someone

• To show respect or admiration for someone or something

• To celebrate a birthday

• To hold a ceremony.

Fill in the blank: The school ______ its best students with a special award ceremony.

• celebrates

• honors

• sacrifices

• appreciates

What is the meaning of 'celebrated'?

• To mark a special day or event with a party or other activities

• To hold a formal event

• To give up something for a cause

• To feel grateful.

Fill in the blank: My birthday is ______ with a big party every year.

• honored

• sacrificed

• appreciated

• celebrated

What does the noun 'ceremony' refer to?

• A casual gathering

• A formal event with special actions and words

• A feeling of gratitude

• A sacrifice.

Fill in the blank: The wedding ______ was held in a beautiful church.

• appreciation

• ceremony

• sacrifice

• celebration

What are 'sacrifices'?

• Things people gain for a cause

• Things people give up or lose for a cause

• A type of celebration

• A form of appreciation.

Fill in the blank: Soldiers make ______ for their country by putting their lives on the line.

• celebrations

• appreciations

• sacrifices

• ceremonies

What does 'appreciation' mean?

• A formal event

• A feeling of being grateful for something

• A sacrifice

• A celebration

Fill in the blank: I showed my ______ for my friend's help by baking her a cake.

• ceremony

• sacrifice

• appreciation

• celebration