Define words using root word knowledge and context clues

The amazing athlete made the slam dunk look effortless as she jumped toward the basket.

• requiring or seemingly requiring no effort
• lots of effort
• weak

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

We had to reinforce the structure of the building to make it sturdy.

• weak
• strengthen
• break apart

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

When I was in the dentist's patient car, I felt a huge amount of discomfort as I gazed upon the various sharp tools.

• comfortable
• joyous
• state of being tense or uneasy; feeling pain

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Go forth and prosper.

• go back
• onward
• stay still

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

She endured her illness with great fortitude.

• courage while in pain or adversity
• weakness of spirit
• frightened

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

It was a great misfortune when I was not invited to the party.

• positive event
• bad luck

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

"Sally would love to attend, but unfortunately she has not finished her chores," said Sally's mom.

• regrettable
• good thing
• good luck

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6