Grade 5 Vocabulary and Phrases

Definition of 'Academic vocabulary'

• Words and phrases used primarily in academic reading, writing, and discourse.

• Everyday language used in casual conversation.

• Slang and colloquial expressions.

• Technical jargon from a specific field.

Alliteration means repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words. Which one correctly describes Alliteration?

• Repetition of initial consonant sounds

• Repetition of end sounds

• Exaggeration of words

• Use of figurative language without repetition

Match the following terms with their definitions.

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings

• A description.

• Antonym

• A word with opposite meaning.

• Definition

• A word with similar meaning.

• Synonym

• A homophone.

What is an 'Argument'?

• A reason given to support or oppose a claim.

• A short conversation between two people.

• A computer programming parameter.

• An error in logic.

Select the best definition of 'Argumentative text'.

• A writing style that narrates personal experiences.

• A text that presents arguments and counterarguments to support a claim.

• A form of poetry that emphasizes rhythmic and sonic qualities.

• A text that describes factual events in chronological order.

Identify the concept of 'Author's perspective' as used in literature.

• The point of view from which the author presents ideas and narratives.

• The literal description of the text.

• The chronological sequence of events.

• The symbolic meaning of the title.

Define 'Author's purpose'.

• The reason or intent behind an author's writing.

• A summary of main ideas presented by an author.

• An analysis of the author's background and experiences.

• A detailed breakdown of the literary techniques used by the author.

Background knowledge refers to (a)  

• It is the pre-existing information
• It is the new information that one
• It is irrelevant data confusing the
• It is the content provided only aft

Explain 'Cause & effect'.

• It refers to the relationship where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

• It describes unrelated events that occur together by chance.

• It implies correlation without any conclusive link.

• It means every event has multiple unrelated outcomes.

Identify the 'Central idea'.

• The main message

• Supporting details

• Minor point

• An irrelevant fact