After the rainstorm, the dry soil began to ABSORB the water quickly. The roots of the plants took in the moisture they needed to survive.

The athlete showed great EFFORT during practice, even when the drills were difficult. His hard work helped him improve his skills over time.

The teacher asked students to DESCRIBE the process of how a bill becomes a law. They needed to explain each step in detail using accurate vocabulary.

The students observed how ENERGY was transferred from the sun to the plants during photosynthesis. This process allows plants to grow and produce food.

In math, the RATIO of boys to girls in the class was 3 to 2. This comparison showed the relationship between the two groups.

In math class, students learned to MULTIPLY fractions by multiplying the numerators and denominators across. This process helps find the total when combining equal parts.

The scientist made a careful OBSERVATION of how the liquid reacted when heated. He used his senses and tools to gather accurate information.

The student tried to COMPARE two different articles on the same topic. She looked for similarities and differences in the authors’ viewpoints.

The government created a new POLICY to improve safety in schools. All students and staff were expected to follow the new rules.

The scientist made a PREDICTION about what would happen when the two chemicals mixed together. He based his thinking on what he already knew from previous experiments.

The ecosystem began to CHANGE after a new species was introduced. This caused shifts in the food chain and population sizes.

The scientist recorded DATA from the experiment in a chart to analyze later. These numbers helped her draw conclusions about the results.