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 not to 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.