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| Used to express a proportion in hundredths, sometimes with the ' %' sign. Elizabeth knew that 'percent' meant 'per hundred'. That's why 70%' is the same as '70 hundredths' or '.70 ' or '70/100' . |
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| A punctuation mark (.) used at the end of a sentence or in abbreviations. Also, a division of playing time in some sports. It didn't look good. The U of A Wildcats hadn't scored at all by the end of the first period. |
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| A way of acting that is used by a person, or group or government. It was Grandfather's policy to never charge anything on credit. He would not buy at all if he couldn't pay cash. |
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| The basic way something works; also, the model of quality or right-and-wrong that people follow in life. I try to always tell the truth, as a matter of principle. |
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| To go on to do something. After the guard checked Mrs. Slone's identification, he told her to proceed into the building. |
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| A number of actions done to make a special thing happen. Registering to vote is a careful process: First, you must show that you are a citizen and are at least 18 years old. Then you must show that you live in this county. |
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| To need something or somebody. Mary's dog requires a rabies vaccination before it can get a dog license. |
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| To look for facts in a careful, organized way for the purpose of learning about something, or telling whether what you already know is true or not. Elliot began his research with the 1938 passenger lists of a steamship. He wanted to find out how his grandfather first came to America. |
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| To give an answer. The dog will always respond to a knock on the door by loud barking! |
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| An acting part in a movie, play, or other performance; also, an expected way that someone or something. At the neighborhood potluck, Martha's role was to set out the cold food while Paul fired up the grill and Kathryn filled the cooler with Pepsi and 7-Up. |
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| A distinct part of the whole of something. Luz separated the tangerine into 12 sections. |
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| A pie-shaped part of a circle; also, a part of an area where military forces are in control. The General's plan called for Sector B to move out at dawn. |
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| Meaningful, or having an important effect. Jessie's home run was significant in helping her team to win the game. |
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| Like something else, but not totally the same. The two trucks were similar: both were 2005 pickups, but one was black and one was red. |
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| The person, place, or thing where something started or was found. Grandmother looked for the source of the leak that was making a puddle on the kitchen floor." Also, What is the source of the information in your science report? |
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| Description that is exact and detailed enough to identify a particular person, place, or thing. The doctor gave specific instructions to Heather's nurse. |
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| Something built; or the way parts go together and work together. That old iron bridge is an interesting structure; look how all the pieces fit together! |
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| An idea or set of ideas about how and why things work together. Sylvia had a theory about how to increase her vocabulary. |
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| To change something. Max would vary his lunch. Sometimes he had a peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich; sometimes he had pizza. |
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