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English Vocabulary · Grade 5 Live Review Preview

5th Grade Vocabulary Words

Fifth-grade readers use increasingly precise vocabulary to compare sources, explain evidence, interpret literature, and learn independently across science, mathematics, and social studies. The curriculum emphasizes context clues, meaningful word parts, parts of speech, and language that strengthens both discussion and writing.

This independently authored 500-word beta curriculum is arranged in twenty pages of twenty-five words each. Words 1–300 include five cloze questions per page; words 301–500 remain fully visible and editable as list pages while the expanded practice layer is developed. References calibrated level and coverage only; all learner-facing definitions and sample sentences are original KSSR copy.

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Words 451–475 of 500
#WordPattern / part of speechMeaningSample sentence
451eventnounGrade 5 mathematics word1. 事件 2. 出来事 3. イベントDrawing a red marble is the event we are studying.
452estimatenounGrade 5 mathematics word推定Our estimate placed the crowd at about five hundred people.
453governmentnounGrade 5 social studies word政府The local government maintains roads and parks.
454democracynounGrade 5 social studies word1. 民主主義 2. 民主 3. デモクラシーIn a democracy, citizens vote in elections.
455republicnounGrade 5 social studies word1. 共和国 2. 民国The constitution established the nation as a republic.
456constitutionnounGrade 5 social studies word憲法The constitution describes the powers of each branch.
457citizennounGrade 5 social studies word1. 公民 2. 国民Every citizen may contact elected representatives.
458citizenshipnounGrade 5 social studies word1. 市民権 2. 公民権 3. 国籍Responsible citizenship includes learning about public issues.
459rightsnounGrade 5 social studies word請求権The law protects the rights of every voter.
460dutynounGrade 5 social studies word1. 関税 2. 税金Serving on a jury can be a citizen's duty.
461justicenounGrade 5 social studies word1. 正義 2. 公正 3. 公平The court seeks justice by examining evidence carefully.
462authoritynounGrade 5 social studies word1. 権力 2. 権威 3. 強権The city council has authority over local zoning.
463legislaturenounGrade 5 social studies word立法府The state legislature debated the education bill.
464executiveadjectiveGrade 5 social studies wordフレームThe executive branch enforces federal laws.
465judicialadjectiveGrade 5 social studies word1. 司法の 2. 司法The judicial branch decides how laws apply to cases.
466congressnounGrade 5 social studies word1. 議会 2. 国会Congress considered a bill about national parks.
467courtnounGrade 5 social studies word1. 裁判所 2. 法廷 3. 法院The court listened to witnesses before reaching a decision.
468amendmentnounGrade 5 social studies word1. 改正 2. 修正案The amendment added a new protection to the constitution.
469federaladjectiveGrade 5 social studies word連邦政府Federal law applies throughout the country.
470regionaladjectiveGrade 5 social studies word地域的The regional train connects several nearby cities.
471municipaladjectiveGrade 5 social studies word1. 市立 2. 都市の 3. 都市The municipal library is funded by the city.
472policynounGrade 5 social studies word1. 方針 2. ポリシーThe school adopted a policy for reducing food waste.
473economynounGrade 5 social studies word経済Tourism supports the island's economy.
474economicadjectiveGrade 5 social studies word1. 経済の 2. 経済的な 3. 経済The new harbor created economic opportunities.
475tradenounGrade 5 social studies word1. 商業 2. 貿易 3. 交易River routes allowed trade between distant communities.

Vocabulary reading and practice

Estimating an Election

Reading practice for pages 19–20. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

A mock election is the final event in civics week. Students estimate the turnout before voting for representatives. The activity shows how democracy works in a republic, where citizens choose people to serve in government.

Japanese translation

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Reading comprehension

1. What event ends civics week?

A mock election ends civics week.

2. What do students estimate?

They estimate voter turnout.

3. How are democracy and a republic connected?

Citizens in the republic elect representatives to government.

Sources and curriculum references

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