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    Hrechko's Vocabulry
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  • After reading the long story, Maria needed to summarize it by writing down only the most important parts in just three sentences. What does "summarize" mean?
    To give the main points or most important information in a shorter way
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  • The detective had to identify the thief by looking carefully at the security camera footage to figure out who stole the bike. What does "identify" mean?
    To figure out who or what something is
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  • When Jake lost his backpack, he had to locate it by searching through every room in the school until he found it. What does "locate" mean?
    To find or discover where something is
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  • In the memory game, players must match each card with another card that looks exactly the same. What does "match" mean?
    To put together things that are the same or go together
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  • From all the books in the library, Emma had to select just one book to take home for her book report. What does "select" mean?
    To choose or pick out
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  • The teacher asked us to compare apples and oranges by looking at how they are the same and different. What does "compare" mean?
    To look at how things are alike and different
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  • The scientist had to label each jar with a sticker that told what was inside it. What does "label" mean?
    To put a name tag or written description on something
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  • To help explain his idea, Tom decided to illustrate his story by drawing pictures that showed what happened. What does "illustrate" mean?
    To show or explain something using pictures or examples
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  • Sarah used a cable to connect her phone to the speakers so the music could play louder. What does "connect" mean?
    To join or link two things together
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  • The students had to assemble the puzzle by putting all the pieces together in the right places. What does "assemble" mean?
    To put pieces or parts together to make something complete
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  • Next week, Alex will present his science project by standing in front of the class and explaining his experiment. What does "present" mean?
    To show or share information with others
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  • The coach decided to transfer the best player from the junior team to the varsity team. What does "transfer" mean?
    To move something or someone from one place to another
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  • he judge had to evaluate each dance performance by watching carefully and deciding which one was the best. What does "evaluate" mean?
    To judge or decide how good something is
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  • When the students looked confused, the teacher stopped to clarify the math problem by explaining it in a simpler way. What does "clarify" mean?
    To make something clearer or easier to understand
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  • Before cutting the wood, the carpenter had to measure it with a ruler to make sure it was the right length. What does "measure" mean?
    To find out the size, length, or amount of something
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  • The family sat around the dinner table to discuss their vacation plans by talking about where they wanted to go. What does "discuss" mean?
    To talk about something with others
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