American School Textbook Basic 3

Quiz Sets 432, Words 1,419
American School Textbook Basic Book 1 American School Textbook Basic Book 2 American School Textbook Basic Book 3

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American School Textbook Basic Book 1
American School Textbook Basic
Book 1
Unit 1
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entire

The entire family moved to a new city to start their new jobs.

life

Moving to a new city changed my entire life.

grow up

I was born in Chicago, but I did not grow up there because my family moved when I was five.

nearby

There is a nearby park where we can play soccer after school.

immigrant

The immigrant shared stories about the traditions from his home country.

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Unit 2
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a nation of immigrants

The United States is often described as a nation of immigrants because so many people came from other countries to live here.

immigrate

Many families choose to immigrate to the United States to find better jobs.

1900s

Many immigrants arrived in America during the 1900s.

sail

Many immigrants had to sail across the Atlantic Ocean to reach the United States.

Atlantic Ocean

The immigrants traveled across the Atlantic Ocean on a large ship.

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Unit 3
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goods

The store owner keeps the shelves stocked with many different goods.

service

My brother pays for the service of getting his car washed at the shop.

get paid

Most workers like to get paid every two weeks.

income

My parents use their monthly income to pay for our groceries and rent.

earn

People work hard to earn enough money for their families.

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Unit 4
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debt

If you borrow money from a bank, you will have a debt to pay off.

go into debt

If you buy too many things with a credit card, you might go into debt.

avoid

You should avoid buying things you do not really need.

carefully

You should spend your money carefully so that you have enough for the things you really need.

category

We need to sort our shopping list into each category, such as food, clothing, and toys.

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Unit 5
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planet

Earth is the only planet in our solar system known to support life.

diverse

The forest has a diverse group of trees and flowers.

climate

The climate in the desert is very dry and hot.

refer to

The map colors refer to the different climate regions of the world.

major

The Amazon Rainforest is a major part of the world's climate system.

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Unit 6
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normal

It is normal for it to be very cold in the mountains during the winter.

violent

The violent storm caused many trees to fall down in our neighborhood.

extreme

The desert is known for its extreme heat during the day.

except for

Everyone went to the park except for John, who had to stay home.

blizzard

The blizzard was so strong that all the schools in the city had to close for the day.

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Unit 7
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natural resource

Water is a very important natural resource for every living thing.

pump

We use a hand pump to get water from the well in the backyard.

mineral

Gold is a valuable mineral that people have mined for thousands of years.

renewable

Sunlight is a renewable resource that we can use to make electricity.

nonrenewable

Coal is a nonrenewable resource that we use to create electricity.

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Unit 8
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factory

The factory produces thousands of toys for children every year.

crop

The farmer harvested the corn crop before the winter frost began.

customer

The customer was happy with the new toy she bought at the store.

sale

The store had a big sale on winter clothes yesterday.

producer

The local farmer is a producer who sells fresh vegetables at the market.

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Unit 9
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several

There are several state departments that help keep our roads safe.

local government

The local government is responsible for fixing the potholes on our street.

state government

The state government is responsible for managing public schools in our area.

federal government

The federal government is responsible for printing money used throughout the United States.

be responsible for

The local government must be responsible for fixing the broken streetlights.

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Unit 10
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constitution

The United States Constitution was written to make sure the government has limited power.

divide (into)

The Constitution helps to divide the government into three separate branches.

separate

The three branches of government are separate so that no one person has too much power.

branch

The legislative branch is responsible for making laws.

executive branch

The executive branch is responsible for enforcing the laws of the land.

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Unit 11
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right

Every citizen has the right to vote in the election.

freedom of speech

Freedom of speech is a very important right in a democracy.

freedom of religion

The constitution protects our freedom of religion so everyone can practice their own beliefs.

freedom of the press

The constitution protects the freedom of the press so that citizens can stay informed.

unfortunately

Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my umbrella today.

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Unit 12
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trial

The jury listened to all the evidence during the long trial.

jury

The jury listened carefully to all the evidence presented in the courtroom.

regular

The jury is made up of regular people from our neighborhood.

be made up of

The jury is made up of twelve regular citizens.

be formed of

The jury must be formed of twelve citizens who listen to the evidence in the courtroom.

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Unit 13
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species

There are many different species of birds living in the forest.

flowering plant

A sunflower is a beautiful example of a flowering plant.

conifer

The pine tree is a common type of conifer found in the mountains.

reproduce

Many flowers use bees to help them reproduce.

pea

I helped my mom shell a bowl of fresh peas for dinner.

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Unit 14
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process

The process of photosynthesis helps plants turn sunlight into energy.

photosynthesis

Green leaves use photosynthesis to make energy from the sun.

in order to

Plants need sunlight in order to make food.

substance

Sugar is a sweet substance that plants produce during photosynthesis.

chlorophyll

Chlorophyll gives leaves their bright green color.

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Unit 15
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according to

We organize the library books according to their topics.

trait

A bird's feathers are a common trait used to classify it as an avian species.

classify

Scientists classify animals into different groups like mammals, birds, and reptiles.

backbone

A dog has a strong backbone that helps it run and jump.

vertebrate

A lion is a vertebrate because it has a backbone that protects its spinal cord.

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Unit 16
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basic

Water, air, and food are the basic needs for all animals.

shelter

A bird builds a nest in a tree to use as a shelter for its eggs.

stay alive

Animals must find food and water to stay alive.

run

The small motor helps the machine run smoothly.

through

The light shines through the window and warms the room.

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Unit 17
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organism

Every organism in an ecosystem depends on other living things to survive.

be connected with

Plants and animals in a food chain are connected with each other.

food chain

The food chain shows how energy moves from plants to animals.

dependent upon

Small fish are dependent upon tiny plants in the ocean for their food.

for instance

Many animals are herbivores; for instance, cows eat only grass.

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Unit 18
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herbivore

A cow is a common herbivore that spends most of the day eating grass in the field.

carnivore

A lion is a famous carnivore that lives on the African savanna.

omnivore

A bear is a well-known omnivore because it eats both berries and fish.

as well

The lion eats meat, and it needs water as well.

prey animal

The rabbit is a common prey animal for the hungry fox.

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Unit 19
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environment

The polar bear is well-adapted to its cold, icy environment.

nonliving thing

A rock is a nonliving thing found in a mountain ecosystem.

surround

Tall trees surround the small pond in the forest.

depend on

All living things depend on the sun for energy.

ecosystem

The pond is a small ecosystem where frogs, fish, and water lilies live together.

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Unit 20
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affect

The cold weather will affect the growth of the plants in the garden.

have trouble

Large dinosaurs might have trouble finding enough plants to eat in a dry forest.

dinosaur

The museum has a giant dinosaur skeleton in the main hall.

herbivore

The Triceratops was a large herbivore that wandered the forests looking for ferns.

vicious

The Tyrannosaurus rex was a vicious hunter that dominated the prehistoric landscape.

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Unit 21
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atmosphere

The atmosphere helps to keep our planet at the right temperature for life.

characteristic

A main characteristic of desert weather is that it is very dry.

temperature

The temperature is very high during the hot summer months.

air pressure

The meteorologist checked the air pressure before predicting the storm.

degree

Water freezes when the temperature drops to zero degrees.

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Unit 22
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constant

The constant movement of water keeps the earth's systems working.

form

Clouds form when water vapor cools down in the sky.

water cycle

The water cycle is essential for all life on Earth.

stage

The first stage of the water cycle is evaporation.

evaporation

The sun causes evaporation of water from the surface of the ocean.

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Unit 23
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crust

The Earth's crust is much thinner than the layers found deeper inside the planet.

mineral

Quartz is a very common mineral found in many parts of the world.

igneous rock

The volcano erupted, and the lava eventually cooled to form igneous rock.

sedimentary rock

We found a fossil hidden inside the sedimentary rock near the river.

metamorphic rock

Marble is a common example of a metamorphic rock used in buildings and statues.

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Unit 24
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woolly mammoth

The woolly mammoth is a famous animal that lived during the Ice Age.

alive

The puppy is very happy and alive.

fossil

The museum has a large dinosaur fossil on display.

remains

Paleontologists study the remains of dinosaurs to learn how they lived.

footprint

The dinosaur left a large footprint in the wet sand.

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Unit 25
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dot

Place a small dot on your paper to mark the starting location.

connect

You can connect two points on a graph by drawing a straight line.

point

We mark a single point on the paper to start our drawing.

go through

The light rays go through the glass window.

segment

Use your ruler to measure the length of the line segment.

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Unit 26
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polygon

A triangle is a simple polygon with three sides.

closed figure

A triangle is a simple closed figure with three sides.

side

A square has four equal sides.

five-sided

We drew a five-sided shape on our math worksheet today.

pentagon

We drew a pentagon on our math worksheet today.

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Unit 27
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length

The length of the table is two meters.

weight

The weight of the bag was too much for me to carry.

capacity

The small water bottle has a capacity of only 500 milliliters.

measurement system

The United States uses a different measurement system than many other countries.

U.S. customary system

The U.S. customary system is the standard way of measuring things in daily American life.

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Unit 28
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word problem

Our teacher asked us to solve a difficult word problem about measuring the length of a classroom.

jog

I like to jog around the park every morning before school.

string

We used a piece of string to measure the distance around the round flower pot.

project

We are working on a science project about how plants grow.

butcher

The butcher weighed the beef carefully on the scale.

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Unit 29
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ancient

The students learned about ancient civilizations in their history class.

Greek

The Greek gods lived on top of Mount Olympus.

goddess

Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom.

look down

The teacher had to look down from the balcony to see the students playing in the courtyard.

normal

It was just a normal day at school with lessons and lunch.

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Unit 30
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mythology

We read many stories from Greek mythology in our literature class.

titan

The titan was so strong that he could lift a mountain with his bare hands.

monster

Medusa was a famous monster in Greek mythology who could turn people into stone.

as well as

The hero was brave as well as strong.

giant

The giant in the myth lived on top of a very high mountain.

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Unit 31
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spread

Ancient traders helped to spread new ideas across the Mediterranean region.

Roman Empire

The Roman Empire built roads that connected many different countries.

worship

The ancient Romans would worship their gods at the temple every week.

though

The movie was very long; it was quite interesting, though.

Jupiter

Jupiter is known as the king of the gods in Roman mythology.

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Unit 32
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jealous

Venus was jealous of Psyche because everyone said she was the most beautiful woman in the world.

shoot

Cupid decided to shoot his arrow of love at the young woman.

arrow

Cupid aimed his golden arrow at the heart of the person below.

ugliest

The wicked sisters believed they were beautiful, but they were actually the ugliest people in the kingdom.

bow

Cupid carried his golden bow as he flew through the clouds.

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Unit 33
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architecture

The modern architecture of the city library is very impressive and unique.

architect

The architect drew a beautiful plan for the new public library.

practical

The architect created a practical floor plan that makes the small kitchen easy to use.

typically

Modern houses typically have large windows to let in more sunlight.

symmetrical

The architect designed a symmetrical building so that the left and right sides were identical.

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Unit 34
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paint

The students will paint a picture of the park for their art project.

draw

You can draw a picture of a sculpture before you start to carve it.

prefer

Many artists prefer working with clay instead of stone because it is easier to shape.

other than

Who else came to the art show other than your brother?

sculpture

The museum displayed a beautiful marble sculpture in the center of the room.

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Unit 35
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musician

The famous musician played a beautiful song on the violin.

conductor

The conductor stood on the podium and raised a baton to begin the symphony.

keep time

The drummer must keep time so the rest of the band can stay together.

in harmony

The choir sang in harmony during the school concert.

read music

You need to learn how to read music if you want to play the piano.

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Unit 36
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sound

Her voice can sound very sweet when she sings high notes.

vocal range

The choir teacher asked us to test our vocal range to see which part we should sing.

tenor

The tenor sang a beautiful solo during the opera performance.

male

In the choir, the male singers stood on the left side of the stage.

opera singer

The famous opera singer performed a beautiful solo at the theater last night.

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American School Textbook Basic Book 2
American School Textbook Basic
Book 2
Unit 1
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probably

It will probably rain later today, so please take your umbrella.

globe

We looked at the large globe in the classroom to find the location of our country.

model

The teacher built a small model of the solar system to show how the planets orbit the sun.

carefully

Please look at the globe carefully to find the equator.

while

Some people like to study maps, while others prefer to look at globes.

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Unit 2
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geographer

The geographer showed us how the map of the Northern Hemisphere looks.

hemisphere

The Northern Hemisphere experiences winter when the Southern Hemisphere is having summer.

Northern Hemisphere

Most of the countries in the Northern Hemisphere have summer during the months of June, July, and August.

Southern Hemisphere

Australia is a large country located in the Southern Hemisphere.

Western Hemisphere

North America is located in the Western Hemisphere.

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Unit 3
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touch

The borders of the two states touch at the mountain range.

coastline

The rugged coastline of California is famous for its beautiful cliffs and beaches.

lush

The forest floor was covered in lush ferns and moss.

rugged

The hikers struggled to climb the rugged mountain path.

a variety of

The West has a variety of landforms, including mountains and plains.

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Unit 4
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carpenter

The carpenter built a sturdy wooden table for our kitchen.

hire

The business owner decided to hire more workers to help during the busy season.

mill

The settlers built a flour mill near the river to process their wheat.

flake

The miner was excited to find a tiny gold flake at the bottom of his pan.

secret

The gold miners kept their map a secret so that no one else would find their mine.

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Unit 5
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be famous for

The Southwest is famous for its beautiful deserts and tall red rocks.

climate

The desert climate makes it hard for many plants to grow without much water.

unusual

It is quite unusual to see snow in the middle of the hot desert.

landform

A mountain is a very tall type of landform.

geographical

The geographical features of the Southwest include deep canyons and dry deserts.

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Unit 6
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rainfall

The Southwest region has very little annual rainfall.

beneath

The miners found large deposits of oil beneath the desert floor.

mine

Many people in the Southwest work to mine copper for building wires.

petroleum

The Southwest region is famous for producing a lot of petroleum.

nickname

The city of Chicago has the nickname 'The Windy City'.

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Unit 7
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region

The Southeast is a warm region in the United States.

agriculture

Agriculture is the main way people make a living in many parts of the Southeast.

economy

The Southeast region has a strong economy based on agriculture and tourism.

location

The location of the new school is right next to the city park.

crop

Farmers in the Southeast grow many types of crops like cotton and peanuts.

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Unit 8
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1800s

Many important changes in American history happened during the 1800s.

plantation

The plantation was a central part of the Southern economy before the Civil War.

cash crop

In the southern United States, cotton became the most important cash crop during the nineteenth century.

Southerner

The Southerner shared stories about the history of his home state.

meanwhile

The teacher graded papers while the students read quietly; meanwhile, the principal visited other classrooms.

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Unit 9
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subregion

New England is a well-known subregion of the Northeast.

bay

The ships sailed into the quiet bay to avoid the rough waves of the open ocean.

cape

We took a beautiful photo of the lighthouse standing on the edge of the cape.

Atlantic Coastal Plain

The Atlantic Coastal Plain is home to many important cities in the Northeast.

trading center

Boston became a major trading center because of its deep harbor and busy port.

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Unit 10
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settler

The early settler built a small cabin near the river to live in.

settle

Many immigrants decided to settle in the busy cities of the Northeast.

Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution changed how people lived and worked in the Northeast.

replace

The factory had to replace the old machines with faster ones to keep up with production.

hand tool

The carpenter used a hand tool to carve the wood carefully.

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Unit 11
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be made up of

The Midwest region is made up of twelve different states.

flat

The Midwest is known for its vast, flat farmlands.

interior plain

The Midwest region is famous for its vast interior plain where farmers grow corn and wheat.

mighty

The mighty Mississippi River flows through the heart of the Midwest.

Great Lakes

The Great Lakes are important for shipping goods across the Midwest region.

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Unit 12
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be covered with

The tall mountain peaks are covered with thick white snow all winter long.

majestic

We stood at the bottom of the mountain and looked up at its majestic peaks.

Continental Divide

The Continental Divide runs through the highest peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

peak

The hikers reached the snow-covered peak just before sunset.

Rockies

We took a beautiful photo of the snow-covered peaks of the Rockies during our summer vacation.

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Unit 13
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life cycle

Every frog follows a life cycle that starts in the water.

fertilize

The male fish will fertilize the eggs after the female lays them in the water.

fertilized egg

The mother hen sits on the fertilized egg to keep it warm.

lay eggs

Most birds build a nest in a tree to lay eggs.

nest

The robin built a cozy nest in the tall tree.

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Unit 14
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undergo

The butterfly must undergo a big change called metamorphosis.

metamorphosis

Many insects go through metamorphosis during their life cycle.

butterfly

The butterfly landed gently on the bright yellow flower.

moth

The moth flew toward the porch light in the middle of the night.

stage

The butterfly is in the final stage of its life cycle.

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Unit 15
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environment

The cold environment of the Arctic is perfect for polar bears.

respond to

Animals often respond to changes in the weather by finding shelter.

rely on

Young birds rely on their parents to bring them food until they can fly.

instinct

It is an animal's instinct to look for food when it is hungry.

spider

The spider built a large web in the corner of the garden.

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Unit 16
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adaptation

The long neck of a giraffe is an important adaptation for reaching leaves high in the trees.

lizard

The lizard sat on the warm rock to soak up the morning sun.

tongue

The frog used its long, sticky tongue to catch a fly.

claw

The eagle used its sharp claw to grab the fish from the water.

surroundings

The arctic fox has white fur to blend in with its snowy surroundings.

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Unit 17
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be caused by

The deep cracks in the dry ground were caused by the intense heat of the sun.

weathering

Weathering helps turn solid rock into the soil that plants need to grow.

break down

Rain and ice can break down large boulders into smaller stones over time.

rushing

The rushing water carried small stones down the riverbank.

weather

Strong winds and rain can weather the rocks on the side of the cliff.

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Unit 18
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earthquake

The earthquake caused the tall buildings to sway during the night.

volcano

A volcano can change the shape of the land very quickly.

violent

The earthquake was so violent that it caused the walls of the building to crack.

sudden

The sudden earthquake caused the ground to crack open.

crust

The crust is the part of the Earth where mountains, oceans, and cities are located.

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Unit 19
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solar system

We are learning about the different planets in our solar system.

orbit

The moon begins to orbit the Earth every month.

planet

Earth is a planet that supports life.

moon

The Earth has one large moon that orbits it every month.

asteroid

The asteroid belt is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

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Unit 20
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celestial object

A telescope helps scientists study each celestial object in the night sky.

other than

There are many stars in the sky other than the Sun.

comet

A comet travels in a long path around the sun.

mixture

The salad is a healthy mixture of fresh vegetables and tasty dressing.

tail

The comet has a very long tail that shines brightly in the night sky.

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Unit 21
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matter

Scientists study how matter changes from a solid to a liquid.

take up

Big boxes take up a lot of room in the closet.

describe

Can you describe the texture of the rock you found in the garden?

property

Hardness is a useful property to help identify different kinds of rocks.

tell apart

It is hard to tell these two identical twins apart.

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Unit 22
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physical change

Tearing a piece of paper is a simple example of a physical change.

chemical change

Baking a cake is a chemical change because the ingredients turn into something new.

physically

When you melt an ice cube, it changes physically from a solid to a liquid.

state

Water can change its state from a solid ice cube to a liquid.

solid state

An ice cube is an example of water in a solid state.

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Unit 23
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get sick

If you do not wash your hands before eating, you might get sick.

catch a cold

If you go outside without a jacket in the winter, you might catch a cold.

the flu

I stayed home from school because I caught the flu.

disease

Washing your hands before you eat is a good way to prevent disease.

illness

Eating healthy food and washing your hands can help you avoid many types of illness.

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Unit 24
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nutrient

A balanced diet provides every essential nutrient that the human body requires.

function

The heart must function properly to keep blood moving through the body.

properly

You must wash your hands properly before you eat your lunch.

carbohydrate

Eating a healthy breakfast with a good carbohydrate helps me stay focused in class.

fat

Our bodies store extra energy as fat for later use.

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Unit 25
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whole number

The number five is a whole number.

equal parts

To make sure everyone gets a fair share of the cake, you must cut it into equal parts.

fraction

We learned how to add a fraction during our math lesson today.

numerator

In the fraction 3/4, the number 3 is the numerator.

denominator

In the fraction three-fourths, the denominator is four.

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Unit 26
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name

Can you name the fraction shown by the shaded part of this square?

shaded

The shaded part of the circle represents three-fourths of the whole.

compare

You can compare these two fractions to see which one is greater.

order

I would like to order a cheese pizza for lunch.

slice

I would like one slice of pepperoni pizza, please.

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Unit 27
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decimal

We learned how to add each decimal correctly in our math workbook.

decimal point

You must place the decimal point carefully so the number is correct.

digit

The number 7 is a single digit.

tenths place

The digit in the tenths place tells us how many parts out of ten we have.

hundredths place

In the number 0.45, the digit 5 is in the hundredths place.

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Unit 28
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confusing

The instructions for the math test were very confusing, so I asked the teacher for help.

cardinal number

We use a cardinal number to count how many students are in the classroom.

ordinal number

In a race, the ordinal number tells us who finished first, second, and third.

out of

If you get 9 out of 10 questions correct, you have a very high score.

individually

The teacher checked each student's work individually to see if they understood the fractions.

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Unit 29
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Norse

The Norse people were known for building strong ships.

mythology

We read about Norse mythology to learn how ancient people understood the world.

Viking

The Viking sailed across the sea in search of new lands.

Norseman

The Norseman was known for his bravery and skill as a sailor.

ancient

We visited the museum to see the ancient tools used by people thousands of years ago.

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Unit 30
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return

Loki had to return the stolen items to the gods after he was caught.

marry

Loki wanted to marry a giantess to gain more power in the myths.

refuse

Loki asked the gods for a favor, but they decided to refuse his request.

suggestion

Loki made a helpful suggestion about how to trap the giant.

get married

The prince and the princess decided to get married in the palace garden.

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Unit 31
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declarative sentence

A declarative sentence is the most common type of sentence used in writing.

statement

A statement usually gives information about a person, place, or thing.

interrogative sentence

An interrogative sentence is used when you want to ask someone a question.

question

She wrote a question at the end of her letter.

imperative sentence

An imperative sentence often starts with a verb like 'clean' or 'eat'.

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Unit 32
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punctuation mark

You should always end a sentence with the correct punctuation mark.

situation

The difficult situation required us to think of a quick solution.

comma

Please remember to put a comma after each item in your list.

pause

You should take a short pause after you see a comma in a sentence.

list

Please list the names of all the students who are going on the field trip.

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Unit 33
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museum

We went to the museum to see the new painting exhibition.

art gallery

We visited the local art gallery to see the new collection of landscape paintings.

exhibit

The local museum will exhibit the student's colorful paintings next month.

masterpiece

The museum visitors stood in silence while looking at the artist's greatest masterpiece.

element

Color is a very important element in a painting.

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Unit 34
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symmetry

The artist used symmetry to make the butterfly wings look balanced.

balance

The artist used balance to make sure the painting did not look lopsided.

feature

The most interesting feature of this pattern is the repeating circle shape.

sculpture

The museum has a beautiful stone sculpture in the garden.

influence

The teacher's positive words helped to influence the student's decision to study art.

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Unit 35
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composer

The famous composer wrote a beautiful symphony for the school orchestra.

note

The piano player looked at every note on the page to play the song correctly.

pitch

The singer changed the pitch of her voice to hit the high note.

staff

The composer wrote the melody on the staff.

in a row

The singer performed three songs in a row during the concert.

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Unit 36
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represent

The symbols on the page represent the different notes you need to play.

specific

The teacher gave us specific instructions on how to hold the violin.

instruction

The teacher gave each student a clear instruction on how to hold the violin.

legato

The violinist played the melody in a beautiful, legato style.

staccato

The composer added a staccato mark to the notes to make the melody sound light and playful.

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American School Textbook Basic Book 3
American School Textbook Basic
Book 3
Unit 1
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political map

We used a political map to find the border between the United States and Canada.

territorial

The government made a new decision regarding its territorial borders in the north.

border

The map shows the border between the United States and Canada.

physical map

We used a physical map to find the tall mountains in our state.

landform

A mountain is a very tall landform that can be found on a map.

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Unit 2
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steep

The mountain path was so steep that we had to use our hands to climb.

side

The river flows down the steep side of the mountain.

mountain range

The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world.

mountain chain

The Andes is a famous mountain chain that runs along the west coast of South America.

peak

The mountain peak was covered in thick, white snow.

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Unit 3
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globalized

The modern economy is increasingly globalized, allowing us to buy goods from all over the world.

planet

Our planet is home to many different countries that trade with each other.

be in contact with

Modern technology makes it easy for countries to be in contact with each other for trade.

international trade

International trade helps countries get the resources they need.

export

Many countries export oil to other nations to help their economies grow.

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Unit 4
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benefit

The new trade route will benefit the local economy by creating more jobs.

human resource

Every company needs a good human resource department to manage its talented workers.

item

The merchant carefully checked every item on his list before the ship left the harbor.

thanks to

Thanks to the new road, the merchants reached the city much faster.

communication

Good communication between the buyer and the seller is important for a fair trade.

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Unit 5
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civilization

The ancient Egyptian civilization grew strong because of the water from the Nile River.

be centered on

Ancient Egyptian life was centered on the annual flooding of the Nile River.

fertile

The farmers in Ancient Egypt relied on the fertile land near the Nile River to grow their food.

flood

Every summer, the Nile would flood the surrounding fields.

topsoil

The heavy rain washed away the dark topsoil from the garden.

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Unit 6
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worship

The ancient Egyptians would worship many different gods and goddesses.

appearance

The pharaoh’s appearance was very important to the people of Egypt.

ram

The stone statue of the god shows a man with the head of a ram.

falcon

The falcon sat on the king's arm in the ancient painting.

jackal

The jackal is often seen in stories about ancient Egyptian mythology.

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Unit 7
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brilliant

The ancient Greeks created a brilliant civilization that changed history.

city-state

Athens was a famous city-state in ancient Greece.

acropolis

The Parthenon is the most famous building found on the acropolis in Athens.

walled

The ancient city was walled to protect the citizens from outside attacks.

seek

The ancient Greeks would often seek new colonies to help their cities grow.

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Unit 8
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thinker

Socrates was a famous thinker who lived in Ancient Greece.

political science

Students interested in how governments work often choose to study political science in college.

a series of

Socrates asked a series of questions to help his students think for themselves.

be designed to

The new park was designed to provide a quiet place for people to walk.

questioner

Socrates was a famous questioner who walked through the streets of Athens.

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Unit 9
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peninsula

Italy is a famous peninsula located in southern Europe.

neighboring

Rome fought many wars against neighboring countries to expand its territory.

drive out

The Roman citizens decided to drive out their cruel king to form a republic.

republic

Ancient Rome changed from a kingdom into a republic where citizens elected their leaders.

elect

The Roman citizens gathered to elect their new leaders every year.

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Unit 10
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legend

The legend of Romulus and Remus explains how the city of Rome was founded.

be founded

The city was founded by two brothers who wanted to build a new home.

priestess

The priestess carefully guarded the temple fire during the sacred ceremony.

overthrow

The people decided to overthrow the cruel king to gain their freedom.

be thrown into

The legend says the twin brothers were to be thrown into the Tiber River by their uncle.

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Unit 11
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collapse

The old bridge started to collapse after the heavy storm damaged its supports.

split

The heavy log began to split down the middle after the woodcutter hit it with his axe.

Germanic

The Germanic tribes played a major role in the transformation of Europe after the fall of Rome.

invader

The castle was built to protect the kingdom from any invader.

Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire was a powerful state that controlled trade between Europe and Asia.

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Unit 12
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feudalism

Feudalism was the main way society was organized during the Middle Ages in Europe.

practice

The knights would practice their sword skills every morning in the courtyard.

fief

The king granted a large fief to his most loyal knight.

lord

The lord gave a piece of his land to the knight.

vassal

The vassal promised to protect the king's land with his own sword.

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Unit 13
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curious

The curious student asked many questions about the science experiment.

inquiry

The scientist began his inquiry by asking why the leaves changed color.

scientific method

We use the scientific method to ensure our classroom experiments are fair and accurate.

figure out

We need to figure out why the plant grew taller in the sunlight.

observation

My observation of the plant showed that it grew taller when it was in the sunlight.

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Unit 14
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laboratory

The scientist kept all her chemicals safely locked in the laboratory.

be filled with

The beaker must be filled with water before we start the experiment.

manipulate

You must learn how to manipulate the balance scale to measure the mass of the object accurately.

measuring cup

I used a measuring cup to add the right amount of water to the bowl.

graduated cylinder

The student filled the graduated cylinder with water to measure its volume.

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Unit 15
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unit

The cell is the basic unit of life in every living thing.

cell

Every living thing is made of at least one cell.

nucleus

The nucleus acts like the brain of the cell.

outer

The outer layer of a cell helps to protect everything inside.

covering

The cell membrane acts as a protective covering for the cell.

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Unit 16
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be formed

Many mountain ranges can be formed by the movement of the Earth's crust.

human

Every human needs water and food to stay healthy.

be made up of

All living things are made up of tiny cells.

in common

All mammals have certain characteristics in common, such as having hair or fur.

classify

Scientists classify living things into different groups to study them better.

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Unit 17
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wonder

I wonder why my sister has curly hair while mine is straight.

look like

You really look like your father when you smile.

perhaps

Perhaps the baby will have curly hair like his father.

similar-looking

The two brothers are very similar-looking because they both have blue eyes.

similarity

There is a strong similarity between the twins because they share the same genes.

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Unit 18
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trait

My blue eyes are a trait I inherited from my mother.

characteristic

A tall height is a common physical characteristic of basketball players.

affect

The cold weather will affect how well the plants grow in the garden.

combination

The secret code is a special combination of numbers.

nurture

A child's personality is shaped by both their genes and their nurture.

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Unit 19
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4.5 billion years

Scientists believe the Earth is 4.5 billion years old.

undergo

The Earth had to undergo many changes before life could exist.

time period

The dinosaurs lived during a very long time period.

geologic

The geologic history of the Earth is divided into different time periods.

time scale

The geologist used a time scale to explain when the dinosaurs lived on Earth.

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Unit 20
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supercontinent

Scientists discovered that a supercontinent existed hundreds of millions of years ago.

assume

We can assume that the continents were once joined together because the shapes of the coastlines match.

pull apart

The giant tectonic plates continue to pull apart deep beneath the ocean floor.

mystery

The disappearance of the ancient city remains a total mystery to historians.

theory

The scientist developed a new theory to explain how the continents moved apart.

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Unit 21
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light wave

A light wave travels very fast from the sun to the Earth.

reflect

Mirrors reflect light so that we can see our faces clearly.

refract

Lenses in glasses work because they refract light to help people see more clearly.

bounce off

Light rays bounce off the shiny surface of the mirror.

reflection

I can see my own reflection in the calm water of the lake.

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Unit 22
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static electricity

I felt a small shock from my sweater because of static electricity.

current electricity

We use current electricity to power the lights in our homes.

electrical charge

The electrical charge of the atom determines how it reacts to others.

temporary

The power outage was only temporary, and the lights came back on after an hour.

unpredictable

The weather in the mountains is very unpredictable, so always bring a rain jacket.

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Unit 23
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velocity

The pilot checked the plane's velocity before taking off to ensure it stayed on the correct path.

rate of speed

The race car maintained a very high rate of speed throughout the entire track.

position

The ball is in a new position after I kicked it across the field.

force

You need to use enough force to push the heavy box across the room.

law of inertia

According to the law of inertia, a soccer ball stays on the ground until a player kicks it.

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Unit 24
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device

A can opener is a simple device that helps us open food containers.

complex

A bicycle is a complex machine because it uses many parts like wheels, gears, and chains.

inclined plane

We used an inclined plane to push the heavy crate up into the moving truck.

ramp

We pushed the cart up the ramp to get it into the moving truck.

wedge

The carpenter used a metal wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.

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Unit 25
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name

Can you name the fraction that represents one piece of this pizza?

equal part

If you cut a pizza into four slices of the same size, each slice is an equal part.

unit fraction

One-fourth is a common example of a unit fraction.

numerator

In the fraction 3/4, the numerator is 3.

denominator

In the fraction one-fourth, the number four is the denominator.

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Unit 26
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greatest common factor

To simplify the fraction, you must first find the greatest common factor of the numerator and the denominator.

solution

After checking my work, I found the correct solution to the fraction problem.

reduce

You should always reduce your fractions to their simplest form.

in one step

You can solve this simple addition problem in one step.

common denominators

Before you can add one-half and one-third, you need to find the common denominators.

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Unit 27
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line segment

We used a ruler to draw a line segment between the two dots.

ray

A ray starts at a point and goes on forever in one direction.

angle

We used a protractor to measure the angle of the triangle.

vertex

The triangle has three sides that meet at each vertex.

degree

The right angle measures exactly ninety degrees.

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Unit 28
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polygon

A triangle is the simplest type of polygon with only three sides.

closed figure

A triangle is a common type of closed figure with three straight sides.

side

A triangle has three sides.

parallelogram

We drew a parallelogram on our math worksheet to show its parallel sides.

rhombus

We drew a rhombus on our math worksheet to practice measuring its equal sides.

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Unit 29
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prefix

You can add a prefix to a word to change its meaning.

suffix

Adding the suffix '-ly' to 'quick' changes the word to 'quickly'.

extra

I brought an extra pair of socks in case mine get wet.

among

The teacher walked among the students to see their work.

independent

As children grow older, they become more independent and can do many things by themselves.

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Unit 30
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tense

The teacher explained how to change the verb to the correct tense.

take place

The science fair will take place in the cafeteria on Monday.

past tense

We use the past tense to talk about things that happened yesterday.

present tense

I use the present tense when I write about things that happen every day.

future tense

We use the future tense to talk about what we will do after school.

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Unit 31
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complete sentence

Every complete sentence must have a subject and a verb.

subject

In the sentence 'The cat sleeps,' the word 'cat' is the subject.

predicate

In the sentence 'The dog barks loudly,' the words 'barks loudly' make up the predicate.

pronoun

I used a pronoun to replace the name of my friend in the sentence.

part of speech

A noun is a common part of speech that names a person, place, or thing.

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Unit 32
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paragraph

Please indent the first line of every paragraph.

mistake

You should check your paragraph carefully so you do not leave any mistake behind.

proofreading

Proofreading is an important step to make sure your essay has no spelling mistakes.

proofreading mark

You should look at the proofreading mark to see where you missed a capital letter.

incorrect

The teacher marked my answer as incorrect because I forgot a negative sign.

SB_MC 14 words
SB 14 words
VQ_MC 14 words
VQ 14 words
Unit 33
64 words 4 Quiz Sets
What you will practise in this Unit Original example sentence samples
5 samples
the Middle Ages

We learned about the beautiful cathedrals built during the Middle Ages.

magnificent

The king built a magnificent palace to show his power to the people.

Gothic

The cathedral is a famous example of Gothic architecture.

cathedral

The town celebrated the holiday with a special service at the city cathedral.

spire

The architect designed a tall spire to sit perfectly on top of the church roof.

SB_MC 16 words
SB 16 words
VQ_MC 16 words
VQ 16 words
Unit 34
40 words 4 Quiz Sets
What you will practise in this Unit Original example sentence samples
5 samples
Muslim

The Muslim artist created a beautiful pattern for the wall of the mosque.

architecture

The architecture of the ancient mosque is very beautiful and detailed.

mosque

We visited a beautiful mosque during our trip to see the architecture.

minaret

The muezzin climbed to the top of the minaret to call the people to prayer.

statue

The artist spent many months working on the stone statue of the king.

SB_MC 10 words
SB 10 words
VQ_MC 10 words
VQ 10 words
Unit 35
48 words 4 Quiz Sets
What you will practise in this Unit Original example sentence samples
5 samples
no matter what

You must practice your scales every day, no matter what.

read music

I am learning to read music so that I can play the piano.

musical notation

The student learned how to read musical notation so she could play the piano by herself.

songwriter

The famous songwriter wrote a beautiful ballad for the school choir.

composer

Beethoven is a famous composer who wrote many wonderful symphonies.

SB_MC 12 words
SB 12 words
VQ_MC 12 words
VQ 12 words
Unit 36
32 words 4 Quiz Sets
What you will practise in this Unit Original example sentence samples
5 samples
outstanding

Beethoven was an outstanding composer who changed the world of music.

numerous

The composer wrote numerous symphonies throughout his long and successful career.

choral music

The school concert featured beautiful choral music performed by the students.

best-known

Beethoven is the best-known composer from the classical period.

lyric

The singer practiced the lyric for hours until she knew them by heart.

SB_MC 8 words
SB 8 words
VQ_MC 8 words
VQ 8 words