4th ELA Exam Review: Vocabulary Words

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What does the word 'encouragement' mean?

Support or motivation that helps someone to do something

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

Renewable energy sources are sustainable and can be replenished, while non-renewable energy sources are limited and cannot be replenished.

What is the meaning of the word 'incredible'?

Extremely good or excellent

What is a coincidence?

An event that happens by chance, without being planned Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'consequence'?

A result or outcome of a particular action Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'narrative nonfiction'?

A type of writing that tells a true story or recounts an event Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'capability'?

A person's ability or skill to do something Signup and view all the answers

What is the part of speech of the underlined word in the sentence 'The teacher worked relentlessly to teach her students important skills so they would be lifelong learners'?

Verb Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'efficient'?

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum waste of resources Signup and view all the answers

What is a graphic novel?

A book-length comic strip or cartoon that tells a story Signup and view all the answers

What part of speech is the word 'relentlessly' in the sentence 'The teacher worked relentlessly to teach her students important skills so they would be lifelong learners'?

adverb Signup and view all the answers

What type of sentence is 'We will study for the exam'?

declarative sentence Signup and view all the answers

What is the prefix in the word 'nondecomposable'?

non- Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of a persuasive paragraph?

a clear statement of the writer's opinion or belief Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of transitions in a persuasive paragraph?

to connect ideas and show the relationships between them Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reading strategies such as rereading in reading comprehension?

to clarify understanding and answer questions Signup and view all the answers

What part of speech is the word 'learners' in the sentence 'The teacher worked relentlessly to teach her students important skills so they would be lifelong learners'?

noun Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word 'recycled'?

converted waste into a new or usable product Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying the main idea and supporting details in reading comprehension?

to understand the structure and organization of a text Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a topic sentence in a persuasive paragraph?

to state the writer's opinion or belief Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary

Encouragement: giving support and confidence to someone
Incredible: extremely good or exciting
Coincidence: an event that happens by chance
Consequence: a result of a particular action
Converted: changed from one form to another
Capabilities: the ability to do something
Efficient: achieving maximum productivity with minimum waste
Consume: to eat or drink something
Installed: put into place or position
Collaboration: working together with others
Gravity: a force that attracts objects towards each other
Suffix: a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word
Narrative nonfiction: a type of writing that tells a true story
Biography: a written account of a person's life
Timeline: a list of events in order of time
Graphic novel: a book that tells a story using pictures and words
Glossary: a list of words with their meanings
Table of contents: a list of chapters or sections in a book
Reread: to read something again

Energy

Non-renewable energy: energy that is limited in supply, such as oil and fossil fuels
Renewable energy: energy that has a constant supply, such as hydropower, wind power, and solar energy
Accelerate: to increase speed
Non-decomposable: materials that do not break down

Verbs

Relentlessly: doing something with a lot of effort and determination
Teach: to show or explain something to someone
Work: to do a job or activity
Learn: to gain knowledge or skill

Prefixes and Suffixes

Non-: prefix meaning "not" or "opposite of"
De-: prefix meaning "remove" or "opposite of"
Re-: prefix meaning "again" or "anew"
-able: suffix meaning "able to be"

Punctuation

Correct sentence: We will study for the exam.
Correct sentence: We learned many skills this year.

Reading Comprehension

Main idea: the main point or idea of a text
Supporting details: facts or information that support the main idea

Writing

Persuasive paragraph: a paragraph that tries to convince the reader of a point of view
Topic sentence: a sentence that states the main idea
Supporting details: facts or information that support the main idea
Transitions: words or phrases that connect ideas or sentences, such as "firstly", "secondly", and "in conclusion"

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Review vocabulary words for the 4th ELA exam, including words like 'encouragement', 'incredible', and more. Practice writing meanings next to each word to prepare for the exam.