ability
awooda
the physical or mental qualities that you need to do something, the noun form of "able"
EXAMPLE: When you choose players to be on your basketball team, look for people who have natural ability. They should be fast and handle the ball well.
assess
qiimayn
to make a judgment about the quality, size, or value of something
EXAMPLE: My son's teacher assessed his reading ability. Then she put him in the highest reading group.
component
qayb
one of the parts of something
EXAMPLE: The most important component of a car is the engine.
comprehension
fahamka
the ability to understand something
EXAMPLE: A reading comprehension test checks your ability to understand what you read.
eligible
u qalma
allowed to do something
EXAMPLE: In the United States, only people who are over 18 are eligible to vote.
freedom of religion
xorriyadda diinta
free to worship or not worship
EXAMPLE: In the United States, you can practice any religion. You can also choose to not practice a religion.
PTA
parent-teacher association
EXAMPLE: I am a member of the PTA at my son's school. I like to volunteer in fundraising.
basic rights
xuquuqda aasaasiga ah
freedoms people in the United States enjoy
EXAMPLE: The Constitution and Bill of Rights give everyone freedom of religion, speech, assembly, the press, and the right to bear arms. These are basic rights in the United States.
define
qeex
to clearly explain what something is or what it means
EXAMPLE: Please define "freedom" for the class. What does this word mean?
treaty
heshiis
a written agreement between two or more countries
EXAMPLE: Our federal government can make treaties with other countries. These documents define what each country will do or not do.