Glossary: Terms Starting with V

vague

EnglishFrom Grade 4

not clear

Learn it in: Pronoun reference (Grade 4), Precise word choice (Grade 5), Precise language (Grade 6)

value

EnglishFrom Grade 5

something a group believes is important

Learn it in: Cultural perspectives (Grade 5)

Venn diagram

EnglishFrom Grade 4

two circles showing likenesses and differences

Learn it in: Compare and contrast (Grade 4), Comparing literary works (Grade 5)

verb

EnglishFrom Grade 1

the grammar name for an action word

Full explanation with examples and practice →

Learn it in: Action words (Grade 1), Action words (Grade 1), Verbs and verb tenses (Grade 2)

verifiable

EnglishFrom Grade 6

able to be checked

Learn it in: Facts and opinions (Grade 6)

verify

EnglishFrom Grade 4

to check that something is true

Learn it in: Facts and opinions (Grade 4), Facts and opinions (Grade 5)

verse

EnglishFrom Grade 1

a group of lines

Learn it in: Simple poems (Grade 1)

version

EnglishFrom Grade 2

a different telling of the same story

Learn it in: Comparing literary texts (Grade 2)

viewpoint

EnglishFrom Grade 3

a way of thinking about something

Learn it in: Expressing opinions (Grade 3)

village

EnglishFrom Grade 1

a small town

Learn it in: Story settings (Grade 1)

visual

EnglishFrom Grade 6

a chart, picture or slide supporting a talk

Learn it in: Presenting findings (Grade 6)

visual aid

EnglishFrom Grade 3

a picture, poster or object that helps explain

Learn it in: Presentations (Grade 3), Organising presentations (Grade 5)

visual imagery

EnglishFrom Grade 5

imagery of sight

Learn it in: Imagery (Grade 5)

visual presentation

EnglishFrom Grade 4

a talk supported by pictures, charts or slides

Learn it in: Visual presentations (Grade 4)

visualise

EnglishFrom Grade 4

to make pictures in your mind

Learn it in: Monitoring comprehension (Grade 4)

vivid

EnglishFrom Grade 2

very clear and lively

Learn it in: Descriptive paragraphs (Grade 2), Descriptive vocabulary (Grade 3), Precise word choice (Grade 5)

voice

EnglishFrom Grade 1

the sound we make when we speak

Learn it in: Acting out stories (Grade 1), Creative expression (Grade 5)

volume

EnglishFrom Grade 1

how loud or soft a voice is

Learn it in: Speaking clearly (Grade 1), Sharing information orally (Grade 1), Reading with expression (Grade 2)

vowel

EnglishFrom Grade 1

a, e, i, o or u

Learn it in: Consonant sounds (Grade 1), Short vowel sounds (Grade 1), Syllable division (Grade 2)

vowel team

EnglishFrom Grade 1

two vowels that make one sound

Learn it in: Common long-vowel patterns (Grade 1), Vowel teams (Grade 2), Advanced phonics review (Grade 3)