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Reading Vocabularyfor the Naturalization Test

M-715 (01/10)

USCiS Reading Vocabulary Flash Cards for the naturalization TestThe USCIS Reading Vocabulary Flash Cards will help immigrants study for the English reading portion of the naturalization test. These flash cards contain all the words found in the English reading portion of the naturalization test. The flash cards can be used in the classroom as an instructional tool for citizenship preparation or as a resource for self-study. The content focuses on civics and history topics.

Using a pencil, there is space on the back of each card next to the vocabulary word where students may practice writing the word in English or in their own language. Below the vocabulary word, students may practice writing a sentence with the newly learned vocabulary word.

For additional practice, there are several blank cards at the back of the reading section. Students may practice writing the newly learned vocabulary words into sentences on these blank cards.

Each reading test administered to an applicant will contain no more than three (3) sentences. An applicant must read one (1) out of three (3) sentences correctly to demonstrate an ability to readin English. To help an applicant prepare, these flash cards contain all the words found in the English reading portion of the naturalization test. The content focuses on civics and history topics.

image Sources for the Reading Vocabulary Flash Cards

Abraham Lincoln—Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZC4-2777. George Washington—Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZC4-11107. Congress—Courtesy of the Architect of the Capitol.Father of Our Country—Courtesy of the National Archives, NARA File # 066-G-15D-25. right—Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-DIG-ppmsca-04300.Senators—Courtesy of the U.S. Senate Photo Studio, the Senators of the 110th Congress. Columbus Day—Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-DIG-pga-02388. Thanksgiving—Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZC4-4961.

Instructions for folding the cards

Print the cards on8 1/2” x 11” paper.Fold to make flash cards.Fasten the two sides togetherwith tape, glue or staples.Use as a study tool. Usinga pencil, there is space on the back of each card next to the vocabulary wordwhere students may practice writing the word in englishor in their own language. Below the vocabulary word, students may practice writing a sentence with the newlylearned vocabulary word.

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Reading Vocabulary Summary (continued)

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Reading Vocabulary Summary

PeoPle President Independence Day

Abraham Lincoln right Labor Day George

Washington Senators Columbus Day cIVIcs state/states Thanksgiving American flag White

House quesTIoN woRds Bill of Rights

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capital America What citizen United States When city U.S. Where

Congress holIdays Who country Presidents’ Day Why Father of Our Country Memorial Daygovernment Flag Day

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abrahamlincoln:

abraham lincoln

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georgeWashington:

george Washington

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americanflag:

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Bill of Rights

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capital:

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citizen:

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President:

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right:

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state/states:

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White house:

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america:

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UnitedStates:

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independenceday:

independence day

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laborday:

labor day

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Thanksgiving:

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how:

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What:

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can:

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come:

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do/does:

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elects:

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have/has:

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is/are/was/be:

is/are/was/be

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lives/lived:

lives/lived

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meet:

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name:

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vote:

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want

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colors:

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dollar bill:

dollar bill

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