ELA Vocabulary Words to Know

Vocabulary

When a young person does something well, you should ________ them for it.

• grumble

• gossip

• praise

• criticise

Vocabulary

8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

Vocabulary

Parents should always ________ to talk to their children

about their problems.

• do time

• make chores

• do chores

• make time

I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________

of me.

• proud

• calm

• ashamed

• cheerful

What does the word "analyze" mean?

• To ignore completely

• To examine carefully

• To create without planning

• To destroy

Based on this sentence, what does the word admire mean?

• Dislike

• Appreciate

• Hurtful

• Underdstand

Vocabulary

My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I

didn’t!

• accused

• argued

• discussed

• advised

Vocabulary

3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________

while I get dinner ready.

• do your fair share

• put your feet up

• be sick and tired

• run errands

Vocabulary

Some people say that ________ are just friends you haven’t met yet.

• peers

• strangers

• coaches

• colleagues

What does the word 'elaborate' mean?

• To simplify

• To explain in detail

• To ignore

• To destroy