Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

Towering clouds
School words, I

Some words are used often in school.

1. grade (n): a level of progress in school; (v): to evaluate or rank the quality of work

Abby is in the fifth grade.

Teachers grade their students’ papers.

2. assignment (n): schoolwork to be completed

Mrs. Simmons wrote our assignment on the board.

3. textbook (n): the standard book used in the study of a subject

Sheryl left her science textbook in the library.

4. directions (n): a series of instructions

You should always read the directions before starting your homework.

5. error (n): a mistake

There was only one error on Mike’s social studies quiz.

6. student (n): a person who goes to school

Tamil is a student at Lincoln School.

7. example (n): a sample; a model

Mr. Martinez showed us an example of a math problem.

8. education (n): learning, especially through school.

Education is important for success in life.

9. subject (n): something learned or taught; a topic

Tiara’s favorite subject is reading.

10. double-check (v): to look at again to find mistakes

Our teacher encourages us to double-check our work.

Vocabulary tip

Many of the words used in schools are also used in other areas of life.

39.1 Towering clouds

Cumulonimbus clouds are high, towering clouds. They are usually associated with a particular kind of weather. What kind of weather is this?

To answer the question, find the word that matches each definition below. Choose your answers from the words after the definitions. Write the letter of each answer in the space above its definition number at the bottom of the page.

1. to look at again in an effort to find errors _____

2. a mistake _____

3. something learned or taught; a topic _____

4. the standard book used in the study of a subject _____

5. a sample; a model _____

6. a series of instructions _____

7. a level of progress in school _____

8. learning, especially through school _____

9. schoolwork to be completed _____

10. a person who goes to school _____

Answers

H. directions

S. education

M. assignment

E. double-check

O. textbook

R. error

U. subject

N. student

T. example

D. grade