| a1 |
a grade given for excellent schoolwork. [1/3 definitions] |
| ace |
to get a grade of A on or for. [1/5 definitions] |
| b |
a grade given for good, but not excellent, schoolwork. [1/3 definitions] |
| behind |
If your brother is in second grade and you are in fourth grade, he is behind you in school. [1/6 definitions] |
| c1 |
a grade given for average or moderately good schoolwork. [1/3 definitions] |
| d |
a grade given for poor, or below average school work. [1/3 definitions] |
| deserve |
When you deserve something, it means that it is right that you should have this thing. If you deserve a good grade on your homework, it's because the work you have done is equal to that grade. If someone deserves a punishment, it means that the bad thing they have done is equal to that punishment. If someone doesn't deserve a punishment, it means that they didn't really do anything bad or what they did wasn't bad enough to be punished for. |
| elementary school |
Elementary school is a school for young children. Elementary school often begins with kindergarten and ends with fifth or sixth grade. |
| f |
a grade given for failing schoolwork. [1/3 definitions] |
| fail |
to receive a grade below passing in. [2/7 definitions] |
| grade |
a level, degree, or rank in a scale. [3/7 definitions] |
| high school |
a school that begins with grades nine or ten and ends with grade twelve. |
| make a difference |
If something makes a difference, it has some impact or effect. It has some importance for something. For example, making one mistake on a test can make a difference. Maybe it changes your grade from an A to a B. If you have a really good teacher, it can make a difference in how much you learn and also in how happy you are in your class. Having one friend can make a big difference in your life. Without a friend, you might be lonely and sad. If you have even one friend, you might feel completely fine. |
| mark1 |
a grade on a school paper or test. [2/9 definitions] |
| maximum |
When a maximum of twelve eggs will fit in a box, it means that twelve eggs is the greatest number of eggs that will fit. If an A is the maximum that you can get as a grade on a test, it means that an A is the highest grade you can get. [1/2 definitions] |
| obtain |
When you obtain something, you get it, often after working hard or putting in some kind of effort. If you obtain a good grade in math, it means that you get a good grade. |
| p |
a grade given for passing or satisfactory school work. [1/2 definitions] |
| promotion |
a raise to a higher grade or position. [1/3 definitions] |
| rate1 |
the condition, grade, or quality of something. [1/6 definitions] |
| s |
a grade given for satisfactory school work. [1/2 definitions] |
| score |
to give a grade to. [1/8 definitions] |